Mercury MerCruiser D2.8L D-Tronic Service Manual page 514

FUEL DELIVERY PUMP AND FUEL FILTER
2. Lubricate fuel filter seal with clean 30W engine oil. Align filter to bracket. Twist locking
ring by hand to secure filter to bracket. Do NOT use a filter wrench.
NOTE: Place a suitable container under fuel filter to catch excess fuel.
3. Loosen bleed screw on fuel filter bracket.
4. Move plunger on hand pump/primer up and down repeatedly, until an air free stream of
fuel flows from bleed screw. Filter is full when this occurs.
5. Tighten bleed screw.
6. Connect battery cables.
7. Start engine, check for fuel leaks. If leaks exist stop engine immediately. Recheck filter
installation.
Page 5B-14
a - Filter Header
b - Locking Ring
c - Sealing Ring (Lubricate)
d - Water Separating Fuel Filter
b
a - Pump/Primer Knob
b - Bleed Screw
a
b
c
d
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