TROUBLESHOOTING
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 25
Precautions
WARNING
Always disconnect battery cables from battery BEFORE working on fuel system to
prevent fire or explosion.
WARNING
Avoid gasoline fire or explosion. Improper installation of brass fittings or plugs into
fuel pump or fuel filter base can crack casting and/or cause a fuel leak. Follow
specific procedures given in this manual for all fuel line connections.
WARNING
Make sure no fuel leaks exist before closing engine hatch.
WARNING
When running engine with boat out of water, be certain that area in vicinity of
propeller is clear and that no person is standing nearby. As a precautionary
measure, it is recommended that the propeller be removed.
WARNING
BE CAREFUL while working on fuel system; gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain conditions. Be sure that ignition key is OFF. DO NOT
smoke or allow sources of spark and/or open flames in the area. Wipe up any spilled
fuel immediately.
WARNING
Avoid Fire or Explosion: Fuel injection system is pressurized during operation. Use
care when removing water separating fuel filter. Fuel could spray on hot engine
causing fire or explosion. Allow engine to cool down before attempting to remove
the water separating fuel filter in the following procedure. Also, hold a clean shop
towel over the water separating fuel filter when removing it to help avoid fuel spray-
ing on the engine.
WARNING
Be sure that engine compartment is well ventilated and that no gasoline vapors are
present to prevent the possibility of a FIRE or EXPLOSION.
WARNING
DO NOT leave helm unattended while performing idle speed adjustment.
CAUTION
DO NOT operate engine without water flowing through seawater pickup pump, as
pump impeller may be damaged and subsequent overheating damage to engine or
sterndrive unit may result.
CAUTION
DO NOT run engine above 1500 rpm, as suction created by seawater pickup pump
may collapse water supply hose and cause engine to overheat.
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