RDG603A11 - Issue 8 - Shire 14 70, 85 & 130 WB Owners
Manual Page 31 of 50
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Drain off any water.
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After accumulated water has been drained, close the drain screw.
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It is unlikely the complete fuel system will require bleeding
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Start and run engine for 5 minutes.
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Check that the drain union is tight and that there are no leaks.
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Note: the boat builder may have fitted an additional water trap in the fuel system
before the engine. Ensure that this is drained regularly.
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Do not over tighten drain screw.
6.
Primary Fuel Filter Change
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Turn off the main boat fuel supply tap, located on or near the fuel tank.
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Place a small drip tray under the filter body.
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Unscrew and remove the filter.
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Remove metal water drain screw from old filter and refit onto new filter element.
(The plastic drain screw does not comply with the British Waterways Boat Safety
Scheme).
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Smear some clean engine oil onto the filter rubber gasket sealing face.
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Fit the new filter and tighten by hand.
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Turn the main boat fuel supply tap back on.
7.
Secondary Fuel Filter Change
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Refer to Yanmar Operator’s Manual, Page 13 (Shire 70 WB).
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Refer to John Deere Operator’s Manual, Page 30-3 (Shire 85 WB).
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Shire 70, 85 & 130 WB - Remove metal water drain screw from old filter and refit
onto new filter element (Note: The plastic drain screw does not comply with the
British Waterways Boat Safety Scheme).
CAUTION:
WEAR DISPOSABLE GLOVES.
REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE WORKING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
