Fuel System
Fuel Screen Replacement (3.0 Liter
Carb Engines)
Before you begin this procedure, be sure you have the following on hand:
● Ceramic screen and gasket ● Wrench
● Screwdriver ● Container and absorbant rags for catching fuel
spills
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1. If possible, remove all passengers from the boat.
If this is not feasible, ensure that all passengers
are above-decks and away from confined com-
partments.
2. Start the engine and check for leakage.
3. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
DANGER!
Turn off the main battery switch to prevent stray
sparks. Eliminate all sources of spark.
4. Disconnect the fuel line at the carburetor.
NOTICE! Be prepared to catch any excess fuel
that may spill from fuel pump or filter.
5. Remove the fuel inlet nut, gasket, and ceramic
screen B. Discard ceramic screen and gasket.
6. Install new screen, new gasket, and fuel inlet nut.
7. Tighten the fuel inlet nut securely.
8. Reconnect the fuel line and tighten it securely.
Torque to 80 in. lb. (9 Nm).
9. Clean up any spilled fuel.
10. If possible, remove gasket, ceramic screen, con-
tainers, and absorbant rags from the boat. Dis-
pose of safely and according to local environ-
mental regulations.
11. Turn on the main battery switch.
12. Run the bilge blower for at least five minutes to
vent the engine compartment.
13. Start the engine and check for leakage.
DANGER!
If you detect fuel leakage, turn the engine off
immediately - EXPLOSION AND FIRE ARE AN
EXTREME DANGER.
14. If leakage occurs, repeat Steps 3–13 until leak-
age stops.
15. If necessary, re-clean the bilge area.
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