Pre-Operating Preparations - TOHATSU MFS 6A3Z Owner's Manual

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PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS

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Consult an authorized dealer for details on
handling gasoline, if necessary.
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Gasoline and its vapors are very flammable
and can be explosive.
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When carrying a fuel tank containing gasoline:
● Close the air vent screw of fuel tank cap, or
gasoline vapor will be emitted through the
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air vent screw, creating a fire hazard.
● Do not smoke.
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When or before refueling:
● Stop the engine, and do not start the
engine during refueling.
● Do not smoke.
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● Be careful not to overfill fuel tank. Wipe up
any spilled gasoline immediately.
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When or before cleaning the gasoline
tank:
● Dismount fuel tank from the boat.
● Place the fuel tank away from every source
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of ignition, such as sparks or open flames.
● Do the work outdoors or in a well ventilated
area.
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● Wipe off gasoline well immediately if spilt.
After cleaning gasoline tank:
● Wipe off gasoline well immediately if spilt.
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● If the fuel tank is disassembled for cleaning,
reassemble carefully. Imperfect assembly
may cause a fuel leak, possibly leading to
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fire or explosion.
● Dispose aged or contaminated gasoline in
accordance with local regulations.
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1. Recommended gasoline types
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Use of low-quality gasoline results in a short
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other engine problems.
We recommend use for Fuel stabilizer.
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DANGER
CAUTION
Use of unleaded gasoline
UNITED STATES AND CANADA:
Use a major brand of automotive unleaded
gasoline with a minimum posted octane
rating of 87. Mid-grade automotive gasoline
that contain fuel injector cleaner are preferred
for added internal engine cleanliness. Leaded
gasoline is not recommended.
INTERNATIONAL : Use a major brand
of automotive unleaded gasoline with a
minimum posted octane rating of 91RON.
Automotive gasoline that contain fuel injector
cleaner are preferred for added internal
engine cleanliness. Leaded gasoline is
acceptable in areas where unleaded gasoline
is not available.
Use of alcohol free gasoline
CAUTION
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Use of gasoline containing alcohol can cause
engine starting and/or operating difficulties,
wear of and damages to engine parts, and
deterioration of chemical parts, which may
lead to shortening of your outboard motor's
life.
Note
The adverse effect caused by the alcohol content
is more severe with methanol than with ethanol.
TOHATSU recommend the use of gasoline
if its ethanol content is less than 10% or
methanol content is less than 5%, only in
case alcohol free gasoline is not available.
The alcohol component of the gasoline
absorbs moisture from the air, which may
disturb regular fuel flow in the fuel system,