Mercury 225 Manual page 89

2. Install the fuel filter and tighten securely.
3. Reconnect the link rod.
IMPORTANT: Visually inspect for fuel leakage from the filter
while squeezing the primer bulb until firm, forcing fuel into the
filter.
DRAINING WATER FROM THE FUEL FILTER CHAMBER
NOTE: If a sufficient amount of water has accumulated in the
fuel filter chamber, the warning system will turn on. Draining the
water from the fuel filter chamber is required.
1. Pull the drain hose off the right side fitting. Hold open end of
the hose over a container.
2. Loosen drain screw and drain the fuel filter chamber.
NOTE: If little or no liquid drains from the hose, loosen the red
filter to vent the chamber.
3. Retighten drain screw and reattach hose.
a - Drain hose
b - Side fitting
c - Drain screw
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