user manual

Gasoline is highly
flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or
seriously injured when
handling fuel.
Stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame
away.
Handle fuel only
outdoors.
Wipe up spills
immediately.
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Portable Fuel Tank and Tank
Filter Cleaning
(optional equipment)
SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
Fuel Tank
Empty the portable fuel tank into an
approved gasoline container. Use a
funnel to avoid spilling fuel. Rinse
the fuel tank with nonflammable
solvent to remove any accumulated
sediment.
Clean the fuel tank and tank filter if
necessary. It may be necessary to
drain the fuel tank completely and
refill with fresh gasoline.
If loss of power or hard starting are
found to be caused by excessive
water or sediment accumulation in
the fuel filter, inspect the fuel tank.
Prime the engine using the priming
bulb (p. ). Check for fuel leaks.
Repair any fuel leaks if necessary.
Securely connect the fuel tank
hose assembly connector to the
outboard motor (refer to page ).
Connect the fuel hoses to the fuel
filter securely with the hose
clamps. Remove the fuel hose
clips used to close the fuel hoses.
Align the white paint on the fuel
hoses and the projections of the
filter body.
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