General Troubleshooting; Testing Fuel System Inlet Vacuum; Fuel Pressure Test - Mercury 15 EFI FourStroke Service Manual

Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Special Tools
Fuel Pressure Gauge Kit
Dual Fuel/Air Pressure Gauge Kit

General Troubleshooting

For general troubleshooting information, including connecting and using the CDS G3 diagnostic tool, refer to Section 1E ‑
General Troubleshooting.

Testing Fuel System Inlet Vacuum

1. Separate the engine fuel line and the boat fuel line.
2. Install a T‑fitting on the boat fuel line.
3. Install a clear fuel line on the opposite side of the T‑fitting.
4. Connect the clear fuel line to the engine fuel line.
5. Install a fuel vacuum gauge (obtain locally) on the T‑fitting.
6. Clamp all fuel line connections securely to prevent vacuum leaks.
7. Start the engine.
8. Monitor the clear fuel line for air bubbles.
9. At maximum fuel flow (wide‑open throttle operation), the vacuum gauge reading should not exceed the listed specification.
a
b
Fuel System Inlet Vacuum
Maximum

Fuel Pressure Test

1. Install a fuel pressure gauge onto the fuel rail service port.
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Tests the fuel pump pressure; can be used to relieve fuel pressure.
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Tests fuel and air pressure; the dual gauges allow the viewing of both pressures
simultaneously.
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d
c
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a - Engine fuel line
b - Clear fuel line
c - T‑fitting
d - Boat fuel line
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