1988 Johnson Evinrude CC 60 thru 75 outboards Service Manual, Page 99Get this manual
Inspection 1Inspect brass plunger shaft for any burrs or scratchesRemove small scratches by polishing the plunger with crocus cloth If the plunger has deep scratches, replace the plunger2 Inspect plunger where cross hole intersects inside holeAny burrs around cross hole will accelerate wear of -ringsRemove any protruding burrs and polish with crocus cloth 3The check valve under the small nipple on the primer pump housing allows fuel flow out of the pump housing and prevents flow into the housing 4To check valve function, use small syringe filled with isopropyl alcoholConnect clear plastic hose between small nipple and syringe to observe flow of alcoholSqueeze the syringe lightly to force alcohol through the hoseVisually check for flow of alcohol into the housingIt is permissible for few drops to be presentThis indicates the check valve is blocking the flow and functioning correctlyIf steady stream of alcohol flows through the small nipple, the check valve is inoperative and the primer pump housing must be replaced5Install hose between the large nipple of the primer pump housing and the syringePlace your thumb over end of the plunger housingSqueeze the syringe to fill the plunger housing Alcohol should flow freely out of the small nipple, indicating no obstructionsIf no flow is indicated, replace primer pump housingAssembly