2008 Evinrude E-TEC 55MFE Technical Manual, Page 32Get this manual
INSTALLATION AND PREDELIVERY BOAT RIGGING Oetiker Clamp Servicing Use Oetiker clamps for making hose connectionsThese clamps provide corrosion resistance, minimize the potential for abrasion of rigging components, and provide solid, permanent connectionsThe selection and installation of an Oetiker clamp is essential in the proper sealing of hose connectionsThe clamp identification numbers appear in millimeters on the side of the clamp, near the top of the earRefer to Oetiker Stainless Steel Stepless Clamps chart for actual dimensions1
WARNING
DO NOT re-use Oetiker clampsFuel leakage could contribute to fire or explosion
1Clamp identification numbers
The nominal size of the clamp should be chosen so that, when it is assembled on the connecting part, the outside diameter of the hose lies approximately in the middle of the clamping range of the clamp