Fuel; Precautions - Mercury MerCruiser D2.8L D-Tronic Service Manual

SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 22

Fuel

Precautions

Always disconnect battery cables from battery BEFORE working on fuel system to
prevent fire. This eliminates the engine wiring as a potential source of ignition.
FIRE HAZARD: Fuel leakage from any part of the fuel system can be a fire hazard
which can cause serious bodily injury or death. Careful periodic inspection of entire
fuel system is mandatory, particularly after storage. All fuel components including
fuel tanks - whether plastic, metal or fiberglass - fuel lines, primers, fittings and fuel
filters should be inspected for leaks, softening, hardening, swelling or corrosion.
Any sign of leakage or deterioration requires replacement before further engine
operation.
Electrical system components on this engine are not external ignition protected.
DO NOT STORE OR UTILIZE GASOLINE ON BOATS EQUIPPED WITH THESE
ENGINES, UNLESS PROVISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE TO EXCLUDE GASOLINE
VAPORS FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT (REF: 33 CFR). Failure to comply could
result in fire, explosion and/or severe personal injury.
IMPORTANT: Use of improper or water contaminated diesel fuel can cause serious
engine damage. Use of improper fuel is considered misuse of engine, damage
caused thereby will not be covered by warranty.
Under no circumstances should gasoline, gasohol and/or alcohol be mixed with
diesel fuel for any reason. This mixture of gasoline, gasohol and/or alcohol with
diesel fuel is highly flammable and produces a significant risk to the user.
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