Carburetor Removal And Installation; Removal - Mercury FourStroke 2.5 Service Manual

Carburetor Removal and Installation

Removal

1. With the outboard in water, close the fuel valve and run the engine until it stops. This will empty the fuel from the
carburetor.
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2. Close the fuel tank vent after the engine has stopped.
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3. Remove the fuel hose from the carburetor.
4. Remove the three bolts and washers securing the fuel tank to the engine. Remove the fuel tank assembly from the engine.
5. Remove the crankcase breather hose from the powerhead.
6. Remove the vent hoses from the pan.
7. Remove the two bolts securing the air silencer and the carburetor to the intake manifold.
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b - Closed position
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Fuel cap
Manual vent screw
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Carburetor and Fuel Pump
Fuel tank
Bolts and washers
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