10. MAINTENANCE
4. Securely connect the fuel hose con-
nector
to the outboard
motor
(refer to page 55).
5. Prime the engine using the primer
bulb (refer to page 56).
Check for
fuel leaks.
Repair any fuel leaks if necessary.
If loss of power or hard starting are
found to be caused by excessive water or
sediment accumulation in the fuel filter,
inspect the fuel tank.
Clean the fuel tank and tank filter if
necessary. It may be necessary to drain
the fuel tank completely and refill with
fresh gasoline.
Fuel Tank and Filter
(optional equipment)
Cleaning interval:
Every 200 hours or 1 year (Refer to the
maintenance schedule page 114).
Inspect the condition of the fuel cap
gasket, fuel hose, and the O-ring seals
in the fuel hose connectors. Replace
the fuel cap gasket, hose, or fuel con-
nectors if they are cracked, damaged
or
leaking fuel. Be sure the fuel hose
is not kinked.
Fuel Tank Cleaning
1. Disconnect the fuel hose from the
fuel tank.
B
Gasoline
is high-
ly flammable
and explosive,
and you can be burned
or
seriously
injured
when
handl-
ing fuel.
l
Stop engine
and keep heat,
sparks,
and flame
away.
l
Handle
fuel only outdoors.
l
Wipe
up spills
immediately.
2. Empty the gasoline from the fuel
tank into an approved gasoline con-
tainer. Pour in a small quantity of
fresh gasoline, and clean the tank
thoroughly. Dram and dispose of
the gasoline properly.
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