Mercury MerCruiser Axius SeaCore 350 MAG, Manual

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Section 5 - Maintenance
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MAY 2011
NOTE: Mercury MerCruiser recommends that the engine be shut off for 12 hours prior to filter removal.
2. Close the fuel supply valve, if equipped.
3. Wrap the water‑separating fuel filter with a cloth to help catch any fuel spills or spray.
4. Remove and discard the water‑separating fuel filter and sealing ring from the mounting bracket.
Installation
1. Coat the sealing ring on the new filter with engine oil.
Tube Ref No. Description Where Used Part No.
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SAE Engine Oil 30W Water-separating fuel filter sealing ring Obtain Locally
2. Thread filter onto the mounting bracket and tighten securely by hand. Do not use a filter wrench.
3. Open fuel supply valve, if equipped.
4. Ensure that the engine compartment is properly ventilated.
NOTICE
Without sufficient cooling water, the engine, the water pump, and other components will overheat and suffer damage. Provide
a sufficient supply of water to the water inlets during operation.
5. Supply cooling water to the engine.
6. Start the engine. Check for gasoline leaks around the fuel filter assembly. If leaks exist, stop the engine immediately. Recheck
the filter installation, wipe up any spilled fuel, and properly ventilate the engine compartment. If leaks continue, stop the engine
immediately and contact your authorized Mercury MerCruiser dealer.
GEN III Models
a - Cool Fuel Module
b - Cool Fuel Module harness
c - Filter cap
d - Filter assembly retaining screw
e - Fuel filter element
f - Filter cup
g - Cool Fuel Module filter reservoir
h - O‑ring
Removal
1. Allow the engine to cool down.
NOTE: Mercury MerCruiser recommends that the engine be shut off for 12 hours prior to filter removal.
2. Close fuel supply valve, if equipped.
3. Disconnect the Cool Fuel Module harness from the engine wiring harness.
4. Turn the key switch to the start position and allow the starter to operate for 5 seconds.
5. Turn key switch to off position.
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