Changing Water Separating Fuel Filter - Mercury 496 MAG Bravo Owner's Manual

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Changing Water Separating Fuel Filter

Avoid Fire or Explosion: Fuel injection system is pressurized during operation. Use care when remov-
ing water separating fuel filter. Fuel could spray on hot engine causing fire or explosion. Allow engine
to cool down before attempting to remove the water separating fuel filter in the following procedure.
Also, hold a clean shop towel over the water separating fuel filter when removing it, to help avoid fuel
spraying on the engine.
Be careful when changing water separating fuel filter. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly ex-
plosive under certain conditions. Be sure ignition key is OFF. Do not smoke or allow spark or open
flame in area when changing fuel filter. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
Make sure no fuel leaks exist before closing engine hatch.
The electric fuel pump and factory installed water separating fuel filter have been carefully designed
to function properly together. Do not install additional fuel filters and/or water separating fuel filters
between fuel tank and engine.
The installation of additional fuel filters and/or water separating fuel filters may cause:
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Fuel Vapor Locking
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Difficult Warm-Starting
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Piston Detonation Due to Lean Fuel Mixture
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Poor Driveability
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Remove water separating fuel filter and sealing ring from mounting bracket. Discard filter and sealing ring.
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