Fuel Priming; Infrequent Or Occasional Use - TOHATSU BFT 75A Owner's Manual

OPERATION

FUEL PRIMING

If you are using a portable fuel tank,
turn the portable fuel tank vent knob
counterclockwise to the open
position.
UP
OUTLET END
(outboard
motor side)
PRIMING BULB
INLET END
(fuel tank side)
Hold the priming bulb up in the
direction of the arrow; then squeeze
the priming bulb several times until it
feels firm, indicating that fuel has
reached the engine.
Check to be sure there are no fuel
leaks before starting the engine.
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Do not touch the priming bulb with
the engine running or when tilting up
the outboard motor. The vapor
separator could overflow.
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive.
You can be burned or
seriously injured when
handling fuel.
• Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame
away.
• Handle fuel only outdoors
• Wipe up spills immediately.
INFREQUENT OR
OCCASIONAL USE
If your outboard motor will be used
on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
please refer to the fuel section of the
STORAGE chapter (p.103) for
additional information regarding fuel
deterioration.