Evinrude E-Tec 40 HP, Service Manual

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FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL COMPONENT SERVICING
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Fuel Filter Service
Removal
Disconnect the battery cables at the battery.
Remove filter carefully to prevent spilling contents.
Inspect conte nts for any pre sence of wa ter. If
water is p resent, ide ntify the source and corre ct
the problem. T ake a dditional fuel samp les and
drain fuel tank(s) if necessary.
Installation
Install filter in fuel supply hoses. Note arrow indi-
cating direction of fuel flo w on filter . Secure filter
with appropriate clamps.
Squeeze primer bulb to prime fuel system. Ho ld
pressure on bulb and check for fuel leaks.
Connect battery cables.
Run outboard and check for fuel leaks.
Fuel Lift Pump Service
The fuel lif t pump is serviceab le as a comple te
assembly or can be repaired with a fuel pump
repair kit. Refer to parts catalog for service parts.
Removal
Disconnect the battery cables at the battery.
Disconnect the fuel hoses from the fuel pump
housing.
Disconnect the fuel lif t pump pulse hose at the
crankcase fitting.
Loosen t he fuel lif t p ump mounting scre ws.
Remove the fuel lift pump as an assembly.
Fuel pump repair kit, P/N 438616, is available for
internal service of fuel pump. Refer to instructions
included with kit.
1. Fuel filter
2. Arrow
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1. Crankcase fitting
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1. Screws
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