Diagnostic
Cause: Degradation of rubber components (hardness change), corrosion of metal parts, or improper assembly after disassembly; may worsen after long-term storage Test: Visually inspect all fuel system parts periodically and after long-term storage for leaks, rubber hardness changes, expansion, and corrosion
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Ask Boat Guru about thisSpec · 10 % conditions={"fuelType":"Ethanol-blended gasoline","applicability":"Fuel system components"}
Procedure · 1. Check the amount of fuel in the tank. Replenish if low. 2. Check for debris or water in the fuel filters. Clean or replace as needed. 3. Check the rubber hoses for fuel leakage. Replace if leaking.
Spec · 10 minutes conditions={"situation":"After adding fuel stabilizer additive, run motor in water to replace old fuel"}
Procedure · 1. Fuel System – Check the amount of fuel in the tank. Replenish as needed. WARNING: Do not use outboard motor if any abnormality is found during pre-operation check or it could result in severe damage to the motor or...
Diagnostic · Cause: Degraded rubber components (hardness/alteration), corroded metals, or improper reassembly after cleaning; may be worsened after long-term storage Test: Periodically inspect all fuel system parts for leaks, rubb...