TOHATSU MFS 40A Owner's Manual page 67

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1. Oil filter
2. Fuel filter
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Fuel filters and fuel tank cleaning
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WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are very flammable
and can be explosive.
Do not start this procedure while engine
is operating or hot even after stopping it.
Place fuel filter away from every source
of ignition such as sparks or open
flames.
Wipe off gasoline well immediately if
spilled and dispose of it in accordance
with local fire prevention and environ-
ment protection regulations.
Install fuel filter with all related parts in
place, or fuel leak could occur, leading
to catching fire or explosion.
Check fuel system regularly for leakage.
Contact authorized dealer for fuel sys-
tem services. Services by unqualified
person could lead to engine damage.
Fuel filters are provided inside the fuel tank
and engine.
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Fuel filter (for engine)
1. Check in the cup for water and debris.
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1. Body
2. O-ring
3. Filter
4. O-ring
5. Cup
6. Arrow to indicate fuel flow direction
2. If present, disconnect hoses from the
fuel connector (male) and the fuel
pump.
3. Remove the cup, filter and O-rings
from the fuel filter body.
4. Check the wear and clogging for each
parts, and replace if necessary.
5. Remove fuel and any water or debris
from the cup, filter and hoses.
6. Reassemble all parts.
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Fuel filter (for fuel tank)
Water or dirt in the fuel tank will cause
engine performance problems.
Check and clean the tank at specified
times or after the outboard motor has
been stored for a long period of time (over
three months).
1. Remove the fuel pickup elbow of the
fuel tank by turning it counterclockwise
2. Clean the fuel filter and check the O-
ring. Replace it if necessary.
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