Gasoline System: Notes
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WARNING:
Fuel in fuel system remains under high pressure even when engine is not running. To avoid injury or fire, release fuel pressure from fuel system before disconnecting any fuel line. To release pressure from system perform FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE procedure under FUEL SYSTEMS in appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article. To avoid unnecessary fuel spillage and fire hazard, any time fuel lines are disconnected, ignition switch must be in OFF position unless fuel pump operation is required for test purposes.
WARNING:
Use care to prevent combustion from fuel spillage. No smoking, open flames or any kind of arcing.