1984-1986 Mercury Force 9.9 and 15HP Outboards Service Manual, Page 12Get this manual
SECTION
FUEL TANK AND COMPONENTS
GENERAL
The information in this subsection covers clean ing and replacement 01 fuel tank components
FUEL TANK ADAPTER
Desc ipti on The fuel tank adapter cts as the fuel pickupIt threads nto the top of the tank and ex tends to the bottom screen clamped to th pick up end 01 th adapter keeps luel sediment fr om reaching the fu el system The co nnector on the ou tside end of the adapte is sealed until the fuel line is attached Clean ing and Inspec tionRemove the fue tan adapter and inspect for damage to the hose and screen RemOlle hose cl amp securing screenRemolle the screen from the coli ar and cl ean it with suitable soilleniForce air through the plastic ollar Figu 1