Fuel Priming - TOHATSU BFT 75A Series Owner's Manual

OPERATION
(Using the fuel tank mounted on
the boat)
FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY
(optional equipment)
(outboard motor side)
BARB
HOSE CLAMP
(stainless steel)
(fuel tank side)
1. Remove the hose plug from the
outboard motor side fuel hose.
Insert the fuel hose joint into the
outboard motor side fuel hose and
secure it with the hose clamp
(p.56).
2. Insert another fuel hose joint up to
the barb of the joint in the fuel tank
side and secure it with the hose
clamp (stainless steel type). Refer
to the owner's manual for the boat.
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FUEL PRIMING

If you are using a portable fuel tank,
turn the portable fuel tank vent knob
counterclockwise to the open
position.
FUEL HOSE
(fuel tank side)
Hold the priming bulb up in the
direction of the arrow; then squeeze
the priming bulb several times until it
feels firm, indicating that fuel has
reached the engine.
Check to be sure there are no fuel
leaks before starting the engine.
UP
OUTLET END
(outboard
motor side)
PRIMING BULB
INLET END
(fuel tank side)
Do not touch the priming bulb with
the engine running or when tilting up
the outboard motor. The vapor
separator could overflow.
Gasoline is highly
flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or
seriously injured when
handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and let it
cool before handling fuel.
• Keep heat, sparks, and
flame away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
• Keep away from your
vehicle.
• Wipe up spills immediately.