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Smell
Smell
Use your nose
The best way to check for gas fumes after fueling a personal watercraft (PWC) is to visually inspect the fuel tank and surrounding areas for any signs of leaks or spills. Additionally, you can smell around the fuel cap and engine compartment for any gasoline odors. If you detect any fumes, it's essential to ventilate the area and avoid starting the engine until the issue is resolved. Always ensure that the PWC is in a well-ventilated space while performing these checks.
A propane generator is the best way to go if you want no fumes. Gasoline heaters can have nauseous fumes and containers of fuel can spill or leak. Propane has a much longer shelf life then gasoline and can be bought in times of power outages when gas stations may not be able to dispense gasoline.
Check the entire fuel system for leaksCheck connections frequently. Motor vibrations and rough water may loosen connectionsAvoid spills when fueling in or near the waterAfter fueling, open the door of the engine compartment and sniff to check for any evidence of gas fumes. Do this before starting the engine. If you do smell gas fumes, determine the source and make repairs immediatelyDo not tip the PWC to "fill all the way up". The tank provides for fuel expansion; if tank is over-filled, gasoline may expand and spill into the water
Check the entire fuel system for leaksCheck connections frequently. Motor vibrations and rough water may loosen connectionsAvoid spills when fueling in or near the waterAfter fueling, open the door of the engine compartment and sniff to check for any evidence of gas fumes. Do this before starting the engine. If you do smell gas fumes, determine the source and make repairs immediatelyDo not tip the PWC to "fill all the way up". The tank provides for fuel expansion; if tank is over-filled, gasoline may expand and spill into the water
Using an oral thermometer is the best way to check your temperature.
Pressurize to 3 or 4 times the normal operating pressure with inert gas and check all joints with soap bubbles.
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