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Module 03 - Before Heading Out
When Fuelling a PWC, Perform the Following:
For specific information on how to fuel your PWC refer to your owner’s manual.
- Step 1:
- Shut down the engine.
- Step 2:
- Ask passengers (guests) to disembark the PWC and stay on shore.
- Step 3:
- Put out any open flames.
- Step 4:
- Remove any traces of water from the fuel system before refuelling.
- Step 5:
- Ensure the fuel selector switch is turned to the ‘OFF’ position.
- Step 6:
- For PWCs requiring mixed gasoline always pre-mix gas and oil in an approved portable container before refuelling.
- Step 7:
- Fill the fuel tank.
- Step 8:
- Tighten the fuel cap and check the engine compartment for excessive fuel odours.
- Step 9:
- Turn the fuel selector switch to the ‘ON’ position and restart the engine.
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