INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY
BOAT RIGGING
Fuel Filter Assembly, P/N 174176, meets all
requirements for a water-separating fuel filter.
Outboard Fuel System Recommendations
Component
Fuel tank pickup tube
Fuel fittings
Fuel supply hoses
Fuel tank pickup screen
Antisiphon valve
Remote fuel filter
Maximum fuel pump lift height
34
Typical Fuel Supply Configuration
1. Primer bulb
2. Water separating fuel filter
3. Anti-siphon valve, in fuel pick-up of tank
IMPORTANT:
0070
The filter area and flow characteristics may not be
adequate for high horsepower outboards.
Portable Fuel Tanks
Do not use portable fuel tanks for outboards larger
than 115 HP. Inadequate fuel flow to high horse-
power outboards can result in serious powerhead
damage.
25 HP – 130 HP Models
5/16 in. (7.9 mm) min. I.D.
1/4 in. (6.4 mm) min. I.D.
5/16 in. (7.9 mm) min. I.D.
100 mesh, 304 grade stainless steel wire, 0.0045 in. wire diameter,
1 in. (25 mm) long
2.5 in. (63.5 mm) Hg maximum pressure drop at 20 gph (76 l/hr)
flow
0.4 in. Hg maximum pressure drop at 20 gph (76 l/hr) flow,
150 in.
(1290 cm
) of filter area
2
2
Fuel pump should not be located more than 30 in. (76.2 cm) above
bottom of fuel tank
1
2
3
Avoid using "in-line" fuel filters.
135 HP – 250 HP Models
3/8 in. (9.5 mm) min. I.D.
9/32 in. (7.1 mm) min. I.D.
3/8 in. (9.5 mm) min. I.D.
ALL MODELS
DRC6797