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FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL COMPONENT SERVICING
FUEL COMPONENT
SERVICING
Relieving Fuel System Pressure
IMPORTANT: Minimize fu el system p ressure
before disassembly . Temporarily restrict the fu el
supply hose from fuel t ank with hose pincer .
Remove propeller and disconnect circula tion fu el
pump electrical connector. If out board runs, st art
and run at IDL E for 5 seconds and ST OP out-
board. If outboard do es NOT run, crank for 10
seconds.
Disconnect the battery cables at the battery.
Wrap a shop t owel comp letely ar ound th e pres-
sure test valve while conne cting fitting from Fue l
Pressure Gauge, P/N 5007 100, to top test fittin g
of fuel pump/vapor separator assembly.
Insert venting hose of ga uge into a suit able con-
tainer.
Slowly open gauge’s venting valve.
Clean up any spilled fuel with shop towels.
A WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain conditions.
Use caution when working on any part of
the fuel system.
Protect against hazardous fuel spray.
Before starting any fuel system service,
carefully relieve fuel system pressure.
Refer to Relieving Fuel System Pressure.
Always disconnect the battery cables at
the battery before servicing the fuel sys-
tem unless instructed to do otherwise.
Always work in a well ventilated area and
wipe off any fuel spillage.
DO NOT smoke and make certain no open
flames or ignition sources exist.
After servicing the fuel system check for
leaks. Failure to check for fuel leakage
could allow a leak to go undetected,
resulting in fire or explosion.
1. Shop towel 005011
1. Test fitting
2. Venting valve
3. Venting hose
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