Mercury 200 OptiMax Manual page 66

Installation
1. Lubricate the O‑ring seals with oil.
a
b
a - Filter
b - O‑ring seals
2. Install the fuel filter and tighten securely.
3. Reconnect the link rod.
IMPORTANT: Visually inspect for fuel leakage from the filter while
squeezing the primer bulb until firm, forcing fuel into the filter.
DRAINING WATER FROM THE FUEL FILTER CHAMBER
NOTE: If a sufficient amount of water has accumulated in the fuel
filter chamber, the warning system will turn on. Draining the water
from the fuel filter chamber is required.
1. Pull the drain hose off the right side fitting. Hold the open end
of the hose over a container.
2. Use a 1/8 in. hex wrench and loosen the drain screw and drain
the fuel filter chamber.
MAINTENANCE
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Link rod
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