SERVICING YOUR OUTBOARD MOTOR
Fuel Tank Filter
TANK FILTER JOINT
(Fuel Hose Connector)
1.
Unscrew the fuel hose connector
by turning it counterclockwise,
then remove the fuel hose
connector and fuel filter from the
tank.
2.
Clean the filter in nonflammable
solvent. Inspect the fuel tank filter
and the connector O-ring. Replace
them if damaged.
3.
Reinstall the filter and hose
connector in the fuel tank. Tighten
the hose connector securely.
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Recoil Starter Rope Inspection
O-RING
FILTER
Inspect the recoil starter rope, and
replace it if it becomes frayed.
Always keep the emergency starter
rope on the boat in case the recoil
starter rope fails.
RECOIL STARTER ROPE
Anode Replacement
ANODE
(G and T types only)
The anodes are located on each side
of the gearcase and the stern bracket
(G and T type). They are made of a
sacrificial material that helps to
protect the outboard motor from
corrosion.
Replace the anodes when they have
been reduced to about half their
original size, or if they are crumbling.
ANODES