Changing Water Separating Fuel Filter - Mercury Alpha Owner's Manual

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Changing Water Separating Fuel
Avoid Fire or Explosion: Fuel injection system is pressurized
during operation. Use care when removing water separating
fuel filter. Fuel could spray on hot engine causing fire or explo-
sion. 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 en-
gine.
Be careful when changing water separating fuel filter. Gaso-
line is extremely flammable and highly explosive under cer-
tain 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.
EFI Models
The electric fuel pump and factory installed water separating
fuel filter have been carefully designed to function properly to-
gether. Do not install additional fuel filters and/or water sepa-
rating fuel filters between fuel tank and engine.
The installation of additional filters may cause:
•
Fuel Vapor Locking
•
Difficult Warm-Starting
•
Piston Detonation Due to Lean Fuel Mixture
•
Poor Driveability
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