Owner's Manual

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Portable Fuel Tank and Filter
Cleaning
(optional equipment)
SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
TANK FILTER JOINT
(Fuel Connector)
FILTER
FUEL HOSE
Fuel Tank Filter
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.
Unscrew the fuel hose connector
by turning it counterclockwise,
then remove the fuel hose
connector and fuel filter from the
tank.
Clean the filter in nonflammable
solvent. Inspect the fuel tank filter
and the connector O-ring. Replace
them if damaged.
Reinstall the filter and hose
connector in the fuel tank. Tighten
the hose connector securely.
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Securely connect the fuel hose
connector to the outboard motor
(refer to page ).
Prime the engine using the priming
bulb (p. ). Check for fuel leaks.
Repair any fuel leaks if necessary.
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.
Connect the fuel hoses to the fuel
filter securely with the hose clips.
Remove the fuel hose clamps used
to close the fuel hoses.
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