Outboard Motor User Manual

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.
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FUEL PRIMING INFREQUENT OR
OCCASIONAL USE
OPERATION
UP
OUTLET END
(outboard motor)
PRIMING BULB
INLET END (tank)
If your outboard motor will be used
on an infrequent or intermittent basis,
please refer to the fuel section of the
STORAGE chapter (p. ) for
additional information regarding fuel
deterioration.
Do not touch the priming bulb with
the engine running or when tilting up
the outboard motor. The vapor
separator could overflow.
Check to be sure there are no fuel
leaks before starting the engine.
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.
If you are using a portable fuel tank,
turn the portable fuel tank vent knob
counterclockwise to the open
position.
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