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Customer Safety Information

PRECAUTION
Fuel Pressure Release and Servicing Fuel System

Warning: Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.

Fuel in the fuel system is under high pressure when the engine is not running.

Warning: Fuel line spills and leaks are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete following "Fuel Line Safety Procedures".

Fuel Line Safety Procedures
A. Release the fuel pressure before disconnecting a fuel line.
1. Remove the cruise actuator.
2. Start the engine.




3. Remove the fuel pump relay.
4. After the engine stalls, crank the engine several times.
5. Turn off the ignition switch.
6. Install the fuel pump relay.




B. Avoid leakage
1. When disconnecting a fuel line hose, wrap a rag around it to protect against fuel leakage.
2. Plug the hose after removal.




C. Install hose clamps to secure the fuel pressure gauge to fuel filter and the main hose.