Operate the blower for at least four minutes
It removes fuel vapors
If the boat has a blower for the engine compartment, TURN IT ON for several seconds before starting the engine(s), to clear out any fuel fumes that might have accumulated.
You should operate the blower for at least 4 minutes, and then you can feel free to start the engine.
You should operate the blower for at least 4 minutes, and then you can feel free to start the engine.
to remove fuel vapors
Operating the exhaust blower purges the engine compartment of explosive fuel fumes.
Run the blower. (To get the gas fumes out)
inboard gas engine exhaust
Unscrew the fuel air valve on the fuel tank, connect the fuel pipe to the engine and prime the engine with fuel.
To remove accumulated gasoline vapors from areas of the engine compartment. Failure to do so can result in an explosion during start-up.
You should operate the blower for at least 4 minutes, and then you can feel free to start the engine.
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