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FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL COMPONENT SERVICING
Wrap a shop towel complete ly a round the pre s-
sure te st valve while connecting f itting from Fu el
Pressure Gauge, P/N 5007100, to top test fitting
of fuel pump/vapor separator assembly.
Insert venting hose of gauge into a suit able con-
tainer.
Slowly open gauge’s venting valve.
Clean up any spilled fuel with shop towels.
Fuel Filter Service
Removal
Disconnect the battery cables at the battery.
Use an appropriate filter wrench to turn the filter in
a counte rclockwise d irection. Remove the filter
carefully to prevent spilling the filter’s contents.
Inspect contents for any presence of wa ter. If
water is pre sent, iden tify the source and correct
the problem. T ake ad ditional fu el samples a nd
drain fuel tank(s), if necessary.
Installation
Lubricate filter seal with outb oard lubricant an d
position filter on threade d mo unting tube o f filter
bracket. Take care not t o damage water in fue l
sensor probe . Turn filter clockwise o nto th e tu be
until seated against the bracket.
Tighten filter approximately 3/4 turn after the gas-
ket contacts the bracket.
Squeeze primer bulb to prime fuel system. Hold
pressure on bulb and check for fuel leaks.
Connect battery cables.
Run outboard and check for fuel leaks.
1. Shop towel 004335
1. Test fitting
2. Venting hose
3. Venting valve
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1. Fuel filter 005022
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