BEFORE YOU OPERATE 12/05 Filling the Fuel Tank WARNING Before filling fuel tank for the first time: Fire and Explosion Hazard. Never overfill the fuel tank. WARNING Fire and Explosion Hazard. Never refuel with the engine running. 5. Replace the fuel cap and hand-tighten. Over-tightening the fuel cap will damage it. Rinse fuel tank with kerosene or diesel fuel. Dispose of waste properly. To fill the fuel tank: WARNING Fire and Explosion Hazard. Operate bilge ventilation (blowers) for a minimum of 5 minutes to purge fumes from engine compartment after refueling. Never operate bilge blower while refueling. Doing so can pump explosive fumes into the engine compartment and result in an explosion.
1. Clean the area around the fuel cap. 2. Remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank. 3. Fill the tank with clean fuel free of oil and dirt. WARNING Fire and Explosion Hazard. Hold the hose nozzle firmly against the filler port while filling. This prevents static electricity buildup which could cause sparks and ignite fuel vapors. 4. Stop fueling when the gauge shows the fuel tank is full. YM Series Operation Manual 29