Mercury 5 SERIES Service Manual page 86

Integral Fuel Tank (4 HP Models Only)
Disassembly/Assembly
1. Turn fuel cock knob to off position.
2. Disconnect fuel hose from fuel cock.
3. Remove nuts, washers, rubber mounts, spacers and screws and lift fuel tank from it's
mounts.
4. Empty any remaining fuel from tank into a suitable container.
Cleaning/Inspection
1. Flush fuel tank with clean fuel.
2. Inspect fuel tank, and fuel cock for signs of leakage or damage. Replace components
as necessary.
3. Inspect fuel filter screen on fuel cock for sediment build-up. Clean dirty screen with sol-
vent or replace fuel cock if screen is damaged.
4. Replace in-line fuel filters if dirty.
5. Replace fuel tank cap, sealing ring, or gasket if damaged.
90-857138R1 MAY 2000
FUEL PUMP & INTREGAL FUEL TANK
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