1995 Johnson/Evinrude Outboards 25, 35 3-Cylinder Service Manual, Page 287Get this manual
Outboard Fuel, Electrical System and Persons Safety The Fuel System starts here at the fuel tank The Electrical System begins here at the battery
and ends here at the carburetor What's Important? Fuel Leakage must be eliminatedStray electric sparks must be avoided
_ _ and ends here on the powerhead
What Could Happen?
Gasoline can ignite and burn easilyGasoline vapors can ignite and explodeWhen not boating, fuel leaking in car trunk or van, or place where portable tank is stored (basement, cottage) could be ignited by any open flame or spark (furnace pilot light, etcWhen boating, fuel leaking under the motor cover could be ignited by damaged or deteriorated electrical part or loose wire connection making stray sparks
How Can Fire and Explosion Be Minimized? Read, Understand, and Follow manufacturers InstructionsFollow warnings marked"&closelyDo not substitute fuel or electrical system parts with other parts which may look the sameSomeelectrical parts, like starter motors, are of special design to prevent stray sparks outside their casesReplace wires, sleeves, boots which are cracked or torn or look in poor conditionAlways fill the tank Outside the boatFumes are hard to control they collect and Hide in the bottom of the boatTo avoid those Static Electric SparksGround (touch) the spout against the tank it has to be Metal to Ground the spout to the tank