Nautique V-Drive, 100077 When fueling, Fuel Stabilizer Recommendations for Ethanol Blended Fuels

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Without proper fuel filtration or fuel stabilization, ethanol blended fuel may cause the following:

•Excessive moisture (water) can cause lean operation, hard starting, and operating difficulties such as vapor lock and low speed stalling, and can reduce fuel shelf life.

•Ethanol blended fuels acting as solvents can cause gum, sediment, sludge and other particles to be loosened and carried through the fuel system to the engine.

Fuel Stabilizer Recommendations for Ethanol Blended Fuels

The use of a commercially available fuel stabilizer, such as STA-BIL®, is recommended when storing ethanol blended fuel for more than two weeks.

When fueling:

1.Avoid fueling at night, except under well-lighted conditions. Also avoid overfilling of the tank by monitoring the fuel level gauge while fueling. Turn on the ignition without starting the engine and monitor the gauge. Stop fueling as the gauge approaches the ‘full’ level and turn off the ignition when finished. Fuel spillage on our waterways will pollute our environment.

2.Moor your boat securely to the dock. Know the location of the fire extinguisher in case of emergency.

3.Close all doors, hatches, windows and other compartments.

4.Extinguish cigarettes, pipes, and all other flame producing items.

5.Make sure all power is OFF, and DO NOT operate any electrical switches.

6.Add fuel in accordance with the engine operator’s manual. DO NOT overfill, and allow enough room for fuel expansion.

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