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Fuel Issues
Reports received by the After Sales Department indicate fuel related problems
persist in areas where alcohol extended fuels are used.
These problems include:
• Excessive alcohol content in fuel
• Water or other contaminants in the fuel tank
• Phase separation
These problems can result in:
• Corrosion of fuel system metal parts
• Deteriorated fuel hoses
• Blockage in the fuel system
• Engine damage
As part of routine maintenance, inspect fuel hoses from the tank to the outboard.
Make sure fuel supply hoses have not deteriorated. Replace deteriorated fuel
hoses. Routine inspection of fuel hoses can help prevent expensive repairs.
Refer Service Bulletin 2006-06(S) and to the 2008 and 2009 Product Service
Update books for additional information and recommendations.
These problems can occur with all brands and types of outboards and are
related to fuel blending, contaminants, and atmospheric conditions.
Deteriorated fuel hose and primer bulb
Blockage in the fuel system
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