1971 Johnson 40HP outboards Service Manual, Page 25Get this manual

1971 Johnson 40HP outboards Service Manual, Page 25

- O-LENS Figure 3-23Fuel Tank Upper Housing year, and at every tune-up or major repairTo facilitate complete draining of the tank, drain screw is provided in the fuel tank upper housingSee Figure 3-23Clean the tank by flushing with clear gasoline or solventSee Owner's Manual for correct fuel mixtureDESCRIPTION The fuel tank is of simple but rugged construction, with capacity of gallons of fuel mixtureIt includes the bulb primer (for priming the fuel pump), fuel level gage, fuel hose and connectors, bracket arrangement to hold the fuel line when not in use, and carrying gripThe fuel tank upper housing, which provides the connection to the fuel hose, contains two release valves and disc valve which prevent any escape of gasoline or fumesminimizing the danger of explosion or fireFigure 3-24Fuel Tank Level Indicator

UPPER HOUSING AND FUEL LINE SSEMBLY -SCREEN