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STORAGE
Fuel
Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in
storage. Old gasoline will cause hard
starting, and it leaves gum deposits that
clog the fuel system. If the gasoline in
your fuel tank and carburetor deteriorates
during storage, you may need to have the
carburetor and other fuel system
components serviced or replaced.
The length of time that gasoline can be
left in your fuel tank and carburetor
without causing functional problems will
vary with such factors as gasoline blend,
your storage temperatures, and whether
the fuel tank is partially or completely
tilled. The air in a partially filled fuel tank
promotes fuel deterioration. Very warm
storage
temperatures accclcrdte fuel
deterioration. Fuel deterioration problems
may occur within a few months, or even
less if the gasoline was not fresh when
you tilled the fuel tank.
The Distributor k Limited Warranty does
not cover fuel system damage or engine
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performance problems resulting from
neglected storage preparation.
You can void fuel deterioration problems
by draining the fuel tank and carburetor.
I.
Disconnect the fuel hose from the
outboard motor.
DRAIN SCREW
2.
With the outboard motor in a vertical
position, place an approved gasoline
container below the fuel drain outlet,
and use a funnel to avoid spilling
fuel. Loosen the drain screw to drain
fuel from the carburetor.
3.
4.
Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive.
You can be burned or seriously
injured when handling fuel.
l
Stop the engine and keep heat,
sparks, and flame away.
l
Handle fuel only outdoors.
l
Wipe up spills immediately.
After the fuel has drained from the
carburetor, tighten the drain screw
securely.
Drain
the portable fuel tank into an
approved gasoline container, or If
you need to store fuel in the fuel tank,
you can extend fuel storage life by
filling the fuel tank with fresh
gasoline and adding a fuel stabilizer
that is formulated for that purpose.
Firmly close the fuel cap vent knob.
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