Mercury 45 Jet 50-55 Service Manual page 101

Install main jet.
Install main jet plug and gasket.
a - Main Jet [Torque 14 lb. in (1.6 N·m)]
b - Main Jet Plug and Gasket [Torque 22 lb. in. (2.5 N·m)]
Install stem gasket.
Install fuel bowl gasket.
a - Stem Gasket
b - Fuel Bowl Gasket
NOTE: If Spring Clip on Inlet Needle was removed, or if
needle was replaced, be sure spring clip is reattached.
3A-16 - FUEL SYSTEMS
a
51116
b
b
a
51119
Attach Spring Clip on Inlet Needle to metal float tab and
place needle into its seat.
a - Spring Clip
b - Float Tab
Install float into carburetor with float pin.
Adjust float following "Carburetor Float Adjustment,"
Page 3A-13.
b
a - Float
b - Float Pin
a
b
51115
a
51115
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