Fuel System - Yamaha XLT1200 WaveRunner 2005 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Fuel system

Draining the fuel system prevents buildup
of varnishes and other harmful deposits that
result when gasoline sits for a prolonged
period of time.
WARNING
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GASOLINE AND
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE!
G Do not smoke when refueling, and
keep away from sparks, flames, or
other sources of ignition.
G
Stop engine before refueling.
G
Refuel in a well-ventilated area with
the watercraft in a horizontal position.
G Do not stand or sit on the watercraft
while refueling in case of fire.
G Take care not to spill gasoline. If gaso-
line spills, wipe it up immediately with
dry rags. Always properly dispose of
gasoline-soaked rags.
G
Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Stop fill-
ing when the fuel level just reaches the
bottom of the filler tube. Do not fill up
the filler tube because fuel expands as
it warms up and could overflow. If tem-
porarily leaving the watercraft with a
full fuel tank, do not leave it in direct
sunlight. Leave it in a well-ventilated
area with the watercraft in a horizontal
position.
G
Tighten the filler cap securely after
refueling.
G If you should swallow some gasoline,
inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get
gasoline in your eyes, get immediate
medical attention.
G If any gasoline spills onto your skin,
immediately wash with soap and
water. Change clothing if gasoline
spills on it.
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