MAINTENANCE
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4. Adjust water flow (if necessary) so excess water continues leaking out from around
therubbercupstoensuretheengineisreceivinganadequatesupplyofcoolingwater.
5. Checkfor asteadystream ofwaterflowing outofthe waterpumpindicatorhole.Con-
tinue flushing the outboard for 3 to 5 minutes, carefully monitoring water supply atall
times.
6. Stoptheengine,turnoffthe water,andremovetheflushingattachment. Reinstallthe
propeller.
Fuel System
WARNING
Avoid serious injuryor death from gasolinefire or explosion. Carefullyfollow all
fuel system service instructions. Always stop the engine and DO NOT smoke or
allow open flames or sparks in the area while servicing any part of the fuel sys-
tem.
Beforeservicinganypartofthefuelsystem,stopengineanddisconnectthebattery.Drain
the fuel system completely. Use anapproved container to collectand store fuel. Wipe up
any spillage immediately. Material usedtocontain spillage mustbedisposed ofin an ap-
proved receptacle. Any fuel system service must be performed in a well ventilated area.
Inspect any completed service work for sign of fuel leakage.
Fuel Line Inspection
Visuallyinspectthefuellineandprimerbulbforcracks,swelling, leaks,hardness orother
signsofdeteriorationordamage.Ifanyoftheseconditionsisfound,thefuellineorprimer
bulb must be replaced.
Engine Fuel Filter
Inspectthesightbowlforwateraccumulationandinspectthe filter element for sediment.
Clean filter as follows.
REMOVAL
1. Hold onto the cover to prevent it from turning.
2. Turn off the sight bowl.
3. Pull out the filter element and wash it with cleaning solvent.
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