TROPHY Owner’s Manual Supplement
1901 Bay - 2101 Bay - 2401 Bay
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Fuel Filters
Mercury already provides the appropriate level of
filtration to protect the engine from debris. The addition
of another
in-line
filter to the system will create a possible
flow restriction that can starve the engine(s) of fuel.
As a precaution, it is advisable to carry extra
on-engine
filters in case filter plugging from debris in the fuel tank
becomes a problem during boating.
Maintenance
Periodically inspect for the presence of water in the fuel
tank. If any is found, all water must be removed and the
tank completely dried before refilling the tank with any
fuel containing ethanol.
Storage
Long periods of storage and/or non-use, common to
boats, create unique problems. When preparing to store
a boat for extended periods, of two months or more, it
is best to completely remove all fuel from the tank. If
it is not possible to remove the fuel, maintaining a full
tank of fuel with a fuel stabilizer added to provide fuel
stability and corrosion protection is recommended.
