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Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard
Genuine Mercury Precision or Quicksilver Accessories have
been specifically designed and tested for this outboard.
Some accessories not manufactured or sold by Mercury Marine
are not designed to be safely used with this outboard or outboard
operating system. Acquire and read the installation, operation,
and maintenance manuals for all selected accessories.
Fuel Tanks
PORTABLE FUEL TANK
Select a suitable location in the boat within the engine fuel line
length limitations and secure the tank in place.
PERMANENT FUEL TANK
Permanent fuel tanks should be installed in accordance with
industry and federal safety standards, which include
recommendations applicable to grounding, anti‑siphon
protection, ventilation, etc.
Low Permeation Fuel Hose Requirement
Required for outboards manufactured for sale, sold, or offered
for sale in the United States.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that
any outboard manufactured after January 1, 2009 must use
low permeation fuel hose for the primary fuel hose
connecting the fuel tank to the outboard.
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Low permeation hose is USCG Type B1‑15 or Type A1‑15,
defined as not exceeding 15/gm²/24 h with CE 10 fuel at
23 °C as specified in SAE J 1527 ‑ marine fuel hose.
OUTBOARD INSTALLATION
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