Exterior Care; Worn/Dull Impeller - Mercury jet 20 Manual

a - Cover
b - Filter element
Installation
1. Push the filter element (with open end toward cover) into the cover.
2. Place the O‑ring seal into the sight bowl and screw the sight bowl hand tight into the cover.
IMPORTANT: Visually inspect for fuel leakage from the filter by squeezing the primer bulb until firm, forcing
fuel into the filter.

Exterior Care

Your outboard is protected with a durable baked enamel finish. Clean and wax often using marine cleaners and
waxes.

Worn/Dull Impeller

The intake of gravel through the pump can round off and wear the leading edges of the impeller. Some conditions
that could be experienced from a worn/dull impeller are as follows:
• Noticeable performance loss, especially on acceleration
• Difficulty getting the boat on plane
• An increase in engine RPM at wide open throttle
MAINTENANCE
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c - O‑ring
d - Sight bowl
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