Fuel System Primer; Fuel Filters - BRP Evinrude E-Tec Series Installation Manual

Fuel System Primer

Outboards re quire a priming system to refill the
fuel system after periods of non-u se. The mo st
common priming syste m is a primer bu lb in the
fuel supply hose.
Install the primer bulb as follows:
The primer bulb must meet the same Fuel Flow
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Requirements as the fuel hose.
The primer bulb should be easily accessible.
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The arrow o n the primer bulb must point in the
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direction of fuel flow.
The fuel supply hose must allow the primer bulb
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to b e held with the arrow pointing up during
priming.
1. Arrow indicates direction of fuel flow
An alternative to a pr imer bulb is a U. S. Coast
Guard ap proved marine primer pu
primer pu mps of fer the co nvenience of outbo ard
priming from a dash-mounted momentary switch.

Fuel Filters

Boat-mounted fuel filters and water-sep arating
fuel filter a ssemblies must meet the required fu el
flow and filter specificatio n. Refer to Fuel Flow
Requirements.
The filter mu st be mou nted to a rigid
above the full level of the fuel tank and accessible
for servicing.
Fuel Filter Assembly , P/N 174176, me ets all
requirements for a water-separating fuel filter.
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Typical Fuel Supply Configuration
1. Primer bulb
2. Water separating fuel filter
3. Anti-siphon valve, in fuel pick-up of tank
NOTICE
nal to the outboard. The filter area and flow
characteristics may not be adequate for high
horsepower outboards.
BOAT RIGGING
FUEL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
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Avoid using in-line fuel filters exter-
surface
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