Mercury 40 Service Manual page 253

CYLINDER BLOCK/CRANKCASE
3. Remove 8 flange bolts and 2 side mounting bolts and lift carburetor assembly from pow-
erhead. Disconnect hoses and wiring as necessary.
IMPORTANT: The hose fittings on the fuel pump can break if you try twisting or pull-
ing off the hoses. Remove hoses by slowly prying off the hoses using a small screw-
driver.
out
out
in
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b -
c -
d -
e -
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b
c
Carburetor Assembly
Pry Fuel Hoses Off Fuel Pump. DO NOT Twist or Pull Hoses
Flange Bolts (8)
Side Mounting Bolts (2)
Collar (2)
a
d
e
90-828631R3 MARCH 1999