TOHATSU BFT 2000A Owner's Manual page 95

MAINTENANCE
<Replacement>
O-RINGS
(Replace)
STRAINER
CUP
FLOAT
STRAINER
SUSPENSION STRAP
BRACKET
1. Remove the suspension strap from
the strainer bracket, then remove
the strap from the strainer
assembly.
Before removing the filter, pinch the
fuel tubes on each side of filter using
tube clips to prevent fuel leakage.
2. Disconnect the fuel tubes from the
strainer assembly.
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3. Unscrew the strainer cup.
4. Thoroughly clean the strainer cup,
FUEL TUBES
and replace with a new fuel filter.
5. Reassemble the fuel filter, float,
and strainer cup. Use new O-rings.
6. Install the suspension strap to the
strainer assembly.
7. Align the center of the two fuel
TUBE
tubes and arrow of the suspension
CLIPS
strap rib.
FUEL
FILTER
FUEL TUBES
ARROW
8. Connect the fuel tubes to the
strainer assembly securely with the
tube clamps.
Remove the tube clips used to close
the fuel tubes.
9. Reinstall the strainer assembly in
the reverse order of removal.
10. Prime the engine using the
priming bulb (see page 48). Check
for fuel leaks. Repair any fuel
leaks if necessary.
If loss of power or hard starting is
found caused by excessive water or
SUSPENSION
STRAP
sediment accumulated in the fuel
filter, inspect the fuel tank. Clean the
fuel tank if necessary.