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Fuel and oil
Gasoline
WARNING@GASOLINE AND ITS VAPORS ARE
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE!
●Do not smoke when refueling, and
keep away from sparks, flames, or
other sources of ignition.
●Stop engine before refueling.
●Refuel in a well-ventilated area. Do not
stand or sit on the watercraft while
refueling in case of fire.
●Take care not to spill gasoline. If gaso-
line spills, wipe it up immediately with
dry rags. Always properly dispose of
gasoline-soaked rags.
●Avoid overfilling the fuel tank. Stop fill-
ing when the fuel level just reaches the
bottom of the filler tube. Do not fill up
the filler tube because fuel expands as
it warms up and could overflow.
●Tighten the filler cap securely after
refueling.
●If you should swallow some gasoline,
inhale a lot of gasoline vapor, or get
gasoline in your eyes, get immediate
medical attention.
●If any gasoline spills onto your skin,
immediately wash with soap and
water. Change clothing if gasoline
spills on it.
@
CAUTION:@Use only fresh gasoline that has been
stored in clean containers.
@
Recommended gasoline:
Regular unleaded gasoline:
Minimum octane rating:
86 (Pump octane number): (R+M)/2
90 (Research octane number)
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Inspecting the battery
Check the level of the battery electrolyte
and make sure the leads are secure.
WARNING@Battery electrolyte is poisonous and dan-
gerous, causing severe burns, etc. Elec-
trolyte contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Antidotes
External: Flush with water.
Internal: Drink large quantities of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten egg or vegetable oil. Call physi-
cian immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get prompt medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc., well away.
If using or charging the battery in an
enclosed space, make sure that it is well
ventilated. Always shield your eyes when
working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.
@
CAUTION:
Be careful not to place the battery on its
side.
Make sure to remove the battery from the
battery compartment when adding the
battery electrolyte or charging the bat-
tery.
When checking the battery, make sure
the breather hose is connected to the
battery and not obstructed.
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