15C 20C MFS - Tohatsu

22 PRE-OPERATING PREPARATIONS53. EPA pressurized portable fuel tank requirementsEQUIPPED FOR UNITED STATESAND CANADA MODELThe Environmental Protect ion Agency(EPA) required portable fuel systemsthat are produced after January 1,2011 for use with outboard engines toremain fully sealed (pressurized) upto 34.4 kPa (5.0 psi). These tanks maycontain the following:● An air inlet that opens to allow air toenter as the fuel is drawn out of thetank.● An air outlet that opens (vents) tothe atmosphere if pressure exceeds34.4 kPa (5.0 psi). A hissing noisemay be heard as the tank vents tothe atmosphere. This is normal.● When installing the fuel tank cap,turn the cap to the right until youhear two click. This signals that thefuel cap is fully seated. A built-indevice prevents overtightening.● The fuel tank has a manual ventscrew which should be closed fortransportation and full open foroperation and cap removal.Since sealed fuel tanks are not openlyvented, they will expand and contractas the fuel expands and contractsduring heating and cooling cycles ofthe outside air. This is normal.REMOVING THE FUEL CAPManual vent screwFuel capTab lockIMPORTANT: Contents may be underpressure. Rotate the fuel cap 1/4 turnto relieve pressure before opening.1 Open the manual vent screw on topof the fuel cap completely.2 Turn the fuel cap until it contactsthe tab lock.3 Press the tab lock and turn toremove cap.4. EPA approval Primer valve/hose assemblyEQUIPPED FOR UNITED STATESAND CANADA MODELTOHATSU adopts Primer bulb/hoseassembly approved by the EnvironmentProtection Agency (EPA).Please use the EPA approved primerbulb/hose assembly with the identificationmark on the fuel connector.