RDG603A9 - Issue 1 - Shire 14 Workboat Owners Manual 30, 40, 50
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Drain off any water (if any)
When water is drained off, close the drain screw.
It is unlikely the complete fuel system will require bleeding.
Run for 5 minutes.
Check that the drain union is tight and that there are no leaks.
Note; the boat builder may have fitted an additional water trap in the fuel system
before the engine. Ensure that this is drained regularly.
5. Primary and Secondary Fuel Filter Change
CAUTION:
WEAR DISPOSABLE GLOVES.
REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE WORKING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Ensure the fuel tank is at least ¾ full prior to undertaking this procedure.
Turn off the main boat fuel supply tap, located on or near the fuel tank.
Place a small drip tray under the filter body.
Remove the fuel filters using the oil filter wrench supplied. Unscrew them until loose then
remove by hand.
Primary fuel filter only
– Retain the metal fuel filter drain screw from old filter and re-use
in the new filter.
Smear a small amount of clean fuel on all of the
O
ring seals that are supplied with the
new filter element.
Screw the new element back into the filter head.
Turn the main boat fuel supply tap back on.
Ensure system is correctly bled before attempting start up.
The same procedure is used for both Primary and secondary fuel filter changes
