1996 Johnson Evinrude "ED" 60 LV 90, 115, 150, 150C, 175 Service Manual, P/N 507127, Page 58Get this manual
Testing Procedure &
Avoid accidental starting of engine while changing propellers; twist and remove all spark plug leads
INote Some checks require that the engine be run at full throttle
under loadInstall the correct test propeller and run the engine in suitable test tank1Start engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature
INote Push
fuel hose off fuel fitti ngsdon't pullIf push ng won't separate hose and fitting, carefully cut the hose along its side and peel it back to avoid damaging the fittings
2Install OMCVacuum Gauge, PIN 390954or equivalent, and in(20,3 cm) of clear vinyl hose at the fuel inlet fitting on the lower engine coverSecure all connections with tie straps to eliminate air leakage
INote Do not use fuel primer bulb, manual fuel
primer pump, or electric fuel primer pump to restart engineFuel system pressure could cause immediate damage to vacuum gauge
3Start engine and run it at full throttle for at least two minutesMonitor clear vinyl hose for signs of air or vapor bubbles and note reading on vacuum gauge4The vacuum gauge reading must not exceed inof mercury (Hg) at any timeThere should be no air or vapor bubbles visible in the clear hose If reading is to inHg and no bubbles are present, go to Step If reading is to inHg and bubbles are present, go to Step If reading exceeds inHg, go to Step 55If your reading exceeds inHg, you must test each boat fuel system component for excessive restriction before continuingRefer to Boat Fuel System Recommendations, this section, for component descriptions6If you suspect the anti-siphon valve, perform these tests: Remove anti-siphon valve from fuel tank, and install adaptors and clear hose as shown Fill clear hose with water until "X" dimension is 20 in(500 mm)Water must not run through valve