Water Separator Inspection; Fuel Filter (Low Pressure Side) Inspection/Replacement - TOHATSU BFT250A Service Manual

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WATER SEPARATOR INSPECTION

Remove the L. engine under cover (page 6-4).
Check the water separator [1] for water accumulation or
sediment. If water or sediment is found, or the warning
buzzer sounds, disassemble and clean the water
separator (page 5-93).
Install the L. engine under cover (page 6-4).
FUEL FILTER (LOW PRESSURE SIDE)
INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT
Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when
handling fuel.
• Keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
• Wipe up spills immediately.
• Handle fuel only outdoors.
INSPECTION
Remove the engine cover.
Check the fuel strainer [1] for water accumulation or
sediment.
• If the float [2] is floating, water is present in the fuel
strainer.
If sediment is found, disassemble and clean the fuel
strainer (page 3-28).
If water is present in the fuel strainer, drain the water as
follows.
DRAINING WATER FROM THE FUEL FILTER/
WATER SEPARATOR
Connect the primer bulb to fuel tube A.
Remove the V tube (3.5 x 6.5 x 350 mm) [1] and wire
harness clip [2], and then place the tip of the tube into a
suitable container.
Loosen the drain screw [3].
Squeeze the primer bulb to force water out of the V
tube. Stop squeezing the primer bulb when gasoline
starts to flow.
Tighten the drain screw to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 1.5 N·m (0.15 kgf·m, 1.1 lbf·ft)
Check for fuel leaks while squeezing the primer bulb.
Install the V tube (3.5 x 6.5 x 350 mm) and wire harness
clip.
Disconnect the primer bulb from fuel tube A and install
the engine cover.
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MAINTENANCE
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