Owner's Manual

SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
7. Securely connect the fuel hose
connector to the outboard motor
(refer to page
38 ).
8. Prime the engine using the priming
bulb (refer to page
39 ). Check for
fuel leaks.
Repair any fuel leaks if necessary.
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.
Clean the fuel tank and tank filter if
necessary. It may be necessary to
drain the fuel tank completely and
refill with fresh gasoline.
Portable Fuel Tank and Filter
Cleaning
(optional equipment)
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.
Fuel Tank Filter
TANK FILTER JOINT
' FILTER
1. Unscrew the fuel hose connector
by turning it counterclockwise,
then remove the fuel
hose
connector and fuel filter from the
tank.
2. Clean the filter in nonflammable
solvent. Inspect the fuel tank filter
and the connector O-ring. Replace
them if damaged.
3. Reinstall the filter and hose
connector in the fuel tank. Tighten
the hose connector securely.
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