Evinrude E-TEC 200, Service Manual

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FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM PRIMING
FUEL SYSTEM PRIMING
Vent Line Clamp
Federal Regulations require that all outboards
with a fuel vapor separator must be shipped with a
vent line clamp installed. This 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.
Priming the Fuel System
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 fuel flow is observed, connect fuel supply
hose from fuel tank to hose fitting on outboard.
Secure hose with
Oetiker clamp.
Use the primer to fill the vapor separator.
The high-pressure fuel circuits and injectors will
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.
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WARNING
Fuel vapors are highly flammable. Perform
the following procedure in a well venti-
lated area. Extinguish all smoking materi-
als and make certain no ignition sources
are present.
WARNING
Failure to check for fuel leaks could allow
a leak to go undetected, resulting in fire or
explosion and may cause personal injury
or property damage.