1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" 60 thru 70 Service Manual, P/N 507873, Page 75Get this manual

1990 Johnson Evinrude "ES" 60 thru 70 Service Manual, P/N 507873, Page 75

Fuel Pump Testing65 RS 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 replacedTo prevent excessive fuel spillage, disconnect line connector at motor before disassembly

After servicing, check for leaks by connecting fuel line to motor and squeezing primer bulb until definite resistance is felt in bulb

f1l To install new filter element, loosen screw and remove cover