10. MAINTENANCE
4. Securely connect the fuel hose con-
nector to the outboard motor page
52.
5. Prime the engine using the primer
bulb page 54. 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.
Fuel Tank and Filter
(optional equipment)
Cleaning interval:
Every 200 hours (Refer to the
maintenance schedule page 107).
Inspect the condition of the fuel cap
gasket, fuel hose, and the O-ring seals
in the fuel hose connectors. Replace
the fuel cap gasket, hose, or fuel con-
nectors if they are cracked, damaged
or leaking fuel.
Be sure the fuel hose
is not kinked.
Fuel Tank Cleaning
1. Disconnect the fuel hose from the
fuel tank.
B Gasoline is high-
ly flammable and explosive,
and you can be burned or
seriously injured when handl-
ing fuel.
l
Stop engine and keep heat,
sparks, and flame away.
l
Handle fuel only outdoors.
l
Wipe up spills immediately.
2. Empty the gasoline from the fuel
tank into an approved gasoline con-
tainer. Pour in a small quantity of
fresh gasoline, and clean the tank
thoroughly. Drain and dispose of
the gasoline properly.
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