Fuel System Priming; Vent Line Clamp; Priming The Fuel System - BRP EVINRUDE E-TEC 200 Service Manual

FUEL SYSTEM

FUEL SYSTEM PRIMING

FUEL SYSTEM PRIMING

Vent Line Clamp

Federal Reg ulations require that a
with a fuel vapor separator must be shipped with a
vent line clamp inst alled. Th is clamp must be
removed before priming the fuel system or starting
the outboard for the first time.
IMPORTANT:
Failure to remove the clamp may
cause fuel starvation and poor running qualities.
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Priming the Fuel System

ll o utboards
Fuel vapors are highly flammable. Perform
the foll owing procedure in a well venti-
lated area. Extinguish all smoking materi-
als and m ake c ertain no ignition sources
are present.
Insert the fuel supply hose from the fuel tank into a
suitable container. Squeeze the fuel primer bulb or
activate the boat-mounted electric fuel primer until
fuel flows from the fuel hose.
Once fue l flow is observed, co nnect fuel supply
hose from fuel tank to hose fitting on outboa rd.
Secure hose with Oetiker clamp.
Use the primer to fill the vapor separator.
The high-pressure fuel circu its and in jectors will
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prime as the outboard is cranked with the starter.
Observe all fuel lines, both in the boat and on the
outboard. Repair any fuel leaks.
Failure to ch eck for fuel leaks could allow
a leak to go undetected, resulting in fire or
explosion a nd ma y caus e person al injury
or property damage.
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