Practice question
During pre-departure checks on an outboard fuel system, what must be done with the fuel tank air vent screw (tornillo de ventilación del estanque)?
- Tighten it fully with a wrench to pressurize the tank to 50 PSI
- Fill the vent screw with waterproof grease to seal it permanently
- Remove the fuel hose and blow into the tank
- Open the vent screw so atmospheric air can enter the tank as fuel is consumed, preventing engine-stopping vacuum lock
Answer: D — Open the vent screw so atmospheric air can enter the tank as fuel is consumed, preventing engine-stopping vacuum lock
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