Mercury TowSport Inboards, Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
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FUEL SYSTEM
WARNING
The fuel injection system is pressurized. Avoid serious injury from an explosion.
Use care when removing water separating fuel filter. Allow engine to cool down
before removing the water separating fuel filter. Also, hold a clean shop towel over
the water separating fuel filter when removing it, to help avoid fuel spraying on the
engine.
WARNING
Fuel vapors can be present in the engine compartment. Avoid injury or power
package damage caused by fuel vapors or explosion. Always ventilate the engine
compartment prior to servicing the power package.
1. In a 23 liter (6 U.S. gal.) remote fuel tank mix:
a. 19 liter (5 U.S. gal) regular unleaded 87 octane (90 RON) gasoline
b. 1.89 liter (2 U.S. qts.) Premium Plus 2-Cycle TC-W3 Outboard Oil
c. 150 ml (5 ounces) Fuel System Treatment and Stabilizer or 30 ml (1 ounce) Fuel
System Treatment and Stabilizer Concentrate.
Description Where Used Part Number
Mercury Fuel System Treatment
and Stabilizer
Fuel System 92-802875A1
Mercury Fuel System Treatment
and Stabilizer Concentrate
Fuel System 92-802876A1
Premium Plus 2-Cycle TC-W3
Outboard Oil
Fuel System 92-802824A1
2. Allow the engine to cool down.
IMPORTANT: Immediately wipe up any fuel spills or sprays.
3. Close the fuel shut-off valve, if equipped. Disconnect and plug the fuel inlet fitting if not
equipped with a fuel shut-off valve.
4. Connect the remote fuel tank (with the fogging mixture) to the fuel inlet fitting.