Draining The Filter Housing - Mercury 6.2 Inboard MPI DTS Operation & Maintenance Manual

Section 4 - Maintenance
5. Place a rag or towel around the fuel filter housing to prevent the fuel from leaking or spraying.
6. Use the fuel filter removal/installation tool or the shaft of a screwdriver between the lugs on the filter cover and turn the fuel
filter cover counterclockwise to loosen it. Do not remove the cover.
Fuel Filter Removal/Installation Tool
7. Slide the filter housing up to release it from the bracket. The fuel hoses have enough slack to remove the filter housing
from the bracket.
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b
a

Draining the Filter Housing

Fuel is flammable and explosive. Ensure that the key switch is off and the lanyard is positioned so that the engine cannot
start. Do not smoke or allow sources of spark or open flame in the area while servicing. Keep the work area well ventilated
and avoid prolonged exposure to vapors. Always check for leaks before attempting to start the engine, and wipe up any
spilled fuel immediately.
Tip the filter housing and remove the filter cover to drain the fluid into an approved container. Dispose of the fuel according to
local regulations.
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Aids in the removal and installation of the fuel filter cap assembly.
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a - Bracket retainers
b - Filter cover
c - Red service cap
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