Cleaning Fuel Filters - Mercury 50 User Manual

CLEANING FUEL FILTERS

Be careful when cleaning fuel filter ele-
ments; gasoline is extremely flammable
and highly explosive under certain condi-
tions. Always stop the engine and DO NOT
smoke or allow open flames in the area
while cleaning fuel filter elements.
FUEL TANK FILTER
Disconnect fuel line from tank
Loosen screws and remove fuel pickup
tube with gauge and float.
Clean f ~ l t e r b! rlnsrng In clean gasollne
If engrne 17-llne fuel f ~ l t e r (located on
starboard sld of engrne b e h ~ n d o ~ l tank)
appears t o b i contanirnated, ~t should be
removed and replaced. See your autho-
rized dealer.