Fuel Filling - TOHATSU MFS 6BZ Owner's Manual

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WARNING
Fuel leakage can cause fire or explosion,
potentially leading to severe injury or loss of
life. Ever y par t of fuel system should be
inspected periodically. Inspect for fuel leak,
hardness or any alteration of rubber, expan-
sion and/or corrosion of metals especially
after long term storage. In case any indica-
tion of fuel leakage or degradation in fuel
system is found, replace the part immedi-
ately before using the outboard motor.
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2. Fuel filling

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WARNING
Do not fill the fuel tank over capacity. Under
high temperature conditions, excessive gas-
oline may evaporate/leak through air vent
screw when it is loose or open. Leaking of
gasoline is a may lead to a dangerous fire
hazard.
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WARNING
Consult an authorized dealer for details on
handling gasoline, if necessary.
Gasoline and its vapor are very flammable
and can be explosive.
When carrying a fuel tank containing gaso-
line:
Close the fuel tank cap and air vent screw
of fuel tank cap, or gasoline may evapo-
rate through the air vent screw and may
lead to a fire hazard.
Do not smoke.
When or before refueling:
Be sure to remove the static electricity
charged in your body before refueling.
PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS
The static electricity may ignite the gaso-
line vapor during refueling.
Stop the engine, and do not start the
engine during refueling.
Do not smoke.
Be careful not to overfill fuel tank. Wipe
up any spilled gasoline immediately.
When or before cleaning the gasoline tank:
Dismount fuel tank from the boat.
Place the fuel tank away from every
source of ignition, such as sparks or open
flames.
Do the work outdoors or in a well venti-
lated area.
Wipe up gasoline well immediately if
spilled.
After cleaning gasoline tank:
Wipe up gasoline well immediately if
spilled.
If the fuel tank is disassembled for clean-
ing, reassemble carefully. Incorre c t
assembly may cause a fuel leak, possibly
leading to fire or explosion.
Dispose aged or contaminated gasoline in
accordance with local regulations.
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WARNING
When opening fuel tank cap, be sure to fol-
low the procedure described below. Fuel
could blast out if the fuel tank cap is opened
by using another procedure when internal
pressure of fuel tank is raised by heat from
sources such as sun light.
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CAUTION
Separate tank must be fixed at appropriate
position so that well ventilated and tank does
not move or fall down while operating.
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