Johnson Evinrude Outboard Motors 1956-1970 1.5-40hp repair manual., Page 100Get this manual
Sectional ing the filter valve
view of engine mounted fuel tank showinside the tank and the external shut-off
A set of points unfit for service due to oxidation
ROUGH remedy is replacementThe cost is very modest and this one area is thus eliminated as problem sourceWould you believe, many times lack of fuel at the carburetor is caused because the vent on the fuel tank was not openedTo remove the filter, first remove the fuel tank filler cap, turn the engine upside down and drain the tankNext, disconnect the fuel line to the carburetorRemove the fuel shut-off valveIn most cases, the filter will remain with the valve and can be separated from the valve by removing the fittingIf the fitting and filter do not remain with the valve when it is removed, then remove the fi tting and filter from the tank