5. STARTING THE ENGINE
Fuel Tank and Vent Knob VENT KNOB
The fuel tank must be properly se-
cured in the boat. This will protect
the fuel tank from mechanical dam-
age caused by the fuel tank shifting.
The fuel tank must be in a well venti-
lated area to reduce the chance of a
gasoline vapo; explosion. Avoid di-
rect sunlight on the fuel tank.
Due to the fuel pump capacity, do
not place the fuel tank more than 6
feet away from the motor or lower
than 3 feet below the outboard end
fuel hose connector.
1. Open the fuel tank vent by turn-
ing the vent knob at least 2 or 3
turns counterclockwise. Allow
the air pressure inside the fuel
tank to equalize with the outside
air. With the vent open, air can en-
ter the fuel tank to displace the
fuel as the fuel level goes down.
2. Remove the fuel cap and inspect
the condition of the fuel cap and
gasket. Replace the fuel cap or
gasket if they are cracked,
dam-
aged or leak fuel.
Fuel Line Connection FUEL HOSE CONNECTOR
(FUEL TANK END)\
Inspect the fuel hose, and the O-ring
seals in the fuel hose connectors. Re-
palce the fuel hose, or fuel hose con-
nectors if they are cracked, damaged
or leak fuel. Be sure the fuel hose is
not kinked.
1. Connect the fuel hose connector
to the fuel tank. Be sure the fuel
hose connector is securely
snapped in place.
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