Pre-Operating Preparations; Fuel Handling; Fuel Filling - TOHATSU MFS 5D LPG Owner's Manual

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PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS

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1. Fuel handling

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Only LP gas can be used to fuel the out-
board motor. Do not use any fuel other
than LP gas. Failure to observe this may
result in the outbreak of fire or damage to
the engine.
Leaking LP gas may cause a fire or explo-
sion if ignited causing serious bodily injury
or death.
Turn off the engine when handling LP gas
and when connecting or splitting hoses,
and perform these tasks in a well-venti-
lated area.
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Do not smoke or allow flames, sparks,
etc., in the vicinity of the gas when han-
dling LP gas and when connecting or split-
ting hoses. Also, make sure that static
electricity that has built up within the
body is discharged prior to performing
these tasks.
Check to make sure that the gas is not
leaking when starting up the engine.
Turn off the engine immediately if LP gas
leaks are detected (smell of gas or other
indications of a leak), and then perform
the following measures:
Close the valve when not used.
Remove the gas hose from the outboard
motor during except for operation.
Contact your LP gas dealer.
LP gas is heavier than air and may settle in
low places while dissipating.
Contact with the liquid contents of the
cylinder will cause freeze burns to the
skin.
Do not allow children to tamper or play
with LPG tank.
WARNING
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CAUTION
Use of improper fuel can damage your
engine. Engine damage resulting from the
use of improper fuel is considered misuse of
the engine, and damage caused thereby will
not be covered under the limited warranty.
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FUEL RATING
TOHATSU engines will operate satisfacto-
rily when using a major brand of propane
gas meeting the following specifications:
Propane fuel only.
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Note
The fuel that highly containing butane may
cause hard starting of the engine.
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FUEL TANK
The fuel tank that does not have a regula-
tor is recommended. If it's not avoidable
to use a tank with regulator, pressure
must exceed 100 kPa (14.5 psi) [1kgf/
2
cm ] at least.
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2. Fuel filling

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WARNING
Be certain LPG tank is purged of trapped
air prior to first filling.
Before filling any LPG tank there must be a
visual inspection of the tank. Check for
any damages such as deep dents or areas
of heavy rust if the tank is metal.
Never fill an LPG tank beyond 80% full: a
fire causing death or serious injury may
occur.