Mercury 305 CID - Fuel Inlet Filter

MERCARB 2 BARREL CARBURETOR - 5B-790-823225--1 1096
3. Install in the following order:
a. Flame arrestor.
b. Crankcase ventilation hoses to flame arres-
tor and rocker arm covers.
c. Carburetor cover.
d. Sealing washer.
e. Nut (tighten securely).
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a - Nut
b - Sealing Washer
c - Carburetor
d - Cable Tie
e - Crankcase Ventilation Hose
f - Flame Arrestor
Fuel Inlet Filter
NOTICE
Refer to “Precautions,” in this section, BEFORE
proceeding.
1. Remove in the following order:
a. Fuel line from fuel inlet filter nut.
b. Fuel inlet filter nut and small gasket.
c. Large gasket.
d. Filter.
e. Spring.
f. Small gasket - from inside filter nut.
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a - Fuel Line
b - Fuel Inlet Filter Nut
c - Gasket (Larger)
d - Gasket (Small)
e - FIlter
f - Spring
2. Clean filter nut and spring in solvent and dry with
compressed air.
3. Install in the following order:
a. Spring - place in carburetor body.
b. Filter - open end to inlet filter nut.
c. Small gasket - place inside filter nut.
d. Large gasket - place over filter nut threads.
e. Fuel inlet filter nut - torque nut to 18 lb. ft.
(24 N·m).
f. Fuel line - torque to 18 lb. ft. (24 N·m).