Section 5 - Maintenance
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INSTALLATION
1. Install a new water‑separating fuel filter element into the filter cup. Push the element
into the cup until completely seated.
2. Install new O‑ring on the filter cup.
3. Attach the filter cap to the filter cup by grasping the filter cap and rotating it in a counter
clockwise  direction  while  holding  the  filter  cup  stationary,  until  the  filter  cap  locks
securely into place.
4. Install the fuel filter assembly slowly into the Cool Fuel Module to prevent spilling fuel,
and align the screws retained in the filter cap with the screw holes in the Cool Fuel
Module. Tighten the filter assembly retaining screws until hand tight.
5. Ensure that the filter cap is firmly seated against the Cool Fuel Module and torque each
filter assembly retaining screw.
Description Nm lb. in. lb. ft.
Filter assembly retaining screw 6 53
6. Open fuel supply valve, if equipped.
7. Reconnect the Cool Fuel Module harness to the engine wiring harness.
8. Properly ventilate the engine compartment.
NOTICE
Without sufficient cooling water, the engine, the water pump, and other components will
overheat and suffer damage. Provide a sufficient supply of water to the water inlets during
operation.
9. Supply cooling water to the engine.
10. Start the engine. Check for gasoline leaks around the fuel filter assembly. If leaks exist,
stop  the  engine  immediately.  Recheck  the  filter  installation,  clean  spilled  fuel  and
properly ventilate the engine compartment. If leaks continue, stop engine immediately
and contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
Lubrication
Throttle Cable
1. Lubricate the pivot points and the guide contact surfaces.
a
b
a
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a - Pivot points
b - Guide contact surfaces