1988 Johnson/Evinrude "CC" 40 thru 55 Models Service Manual, Page 90Get this manual
Fuel Pump Servicing Before replacing suspect fuel pump, remove and clean the fuel filter and install new filter elementAlso remove the fuel line from the fuel tank and blow through all passages and lines with low-pressure, compressed air to be sure they are openThis may be the cause of inadequate fuel delivery, and if so, would eliminate unnecessary replacement of the fuel pumpIf this procedure does not correct the trouble, fuel pump is probably malfunctioning and should be replaced
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install new filter element, remove the screw retaining the fuel pump cover to the fuel pumpWhen installing the filter elementplace the lip of the element toward the gasket Install the fuel pump cover and tighten the screw securely