Fuel Line Blocking on Parsun 4-stroke Outboards (F5BM)

[KenTheCanadian]

Here's the solution for a known problem with the 5 hp (F5BM) Parsun 4-strokes.

The fuel filter inside the internal fuel tank comes loose and blocks the outflow of fuel. It can leave you stranded, as I found out. The motor simply won't start because it can't get fuel.

If you want to know more, there's a service bulletin here:

http://www.mticanada.ca/products/parsun_en.html

Also, there may be damage to the gas valve seal on pre-2009 models if you've used fuel containing ethanol.

I wanted to put this notice up on the Internet in hopes that someone else won't take as long to Google the solution as I did.

Ken

 

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Parson 5hp

Here's the solution for a known problem with the 5 hp (F5BM) Parsun 4-strokes.

The fuel filter inside the internal fuel tank comes loose and blocks the outflow of fuel. It can leave you stranded, as I found out. The motor simply won't start because it can't get fuel.

If you want to know more, there's a service bulletin here:

http://www.mticanada.ca/products/parsun_en.html

Also, there may be damage to the gas valve seal on pre-2009 models if you've used fuel containing ethanol.

I wanted to put this notice up on the Internet in hopes that someone else won't take as long to Google the solution as I did.

Ken

Hi Ken thanks for leaving that up as I am having the same issue.. first timer on this site so not sure if you will rec this?? if you do you I have a couple of questions on these motors but I think I made a bad choice. Thanks Bruce