Mercury MX 6.2 MPI Installation Manual page 16

INSTALLATION MANUAL
9. Install and torque screw and washer through the mounting clip into the stringer.
Description
Screw, Mounting Clip
10. Install and torque hose clamps over hose and insert barbs into hose.
Description
Hose Clamps
11. Inspect the fuel line stringer clips to ensure that the recommended length between clips
has not been exceeded. The maximum allowable length is 45.7 mm (18 in.).
12. Pressurize the fuel system and check for leaks. Relieve pressure and then check for
leaks again.
SPECIAL INFORMATION ABOUT ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS
The electric fuel pump and factory installed water separating fuel filter have been
carefully designed to function properly together. Do not install additional fuel filters
and/or water separating fuel filters between fuel tank and engine.
The installation of additional filters may cause:
•
Fuel Vapor Locking
•
Difficult Warm-Starting
•
Piston Detonation Due to Lean Fuel Mixture
•
Poor Driveability
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a - Fuel Line Stringer Clips
b - Fuel Line
CAUTION
Nm lb-in. lb-ft
12.2 9
a
78289
Nm lb-in. lb-ft
3.4-6.8 30-60
90-864198020
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