RDG603A8 - Issue 1 - Shire 14 Canal Boat Complete Manual 30, 35, 38, 40, 45, 50.doc
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Place a small drain bowl under the primary fuel filter/water trap.
Loosen the drain screw located in the bottom of the fuel filter/water trap (Figure 5-6).
Drain off any water.
Once the water has been drained - re-tighten 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 should have fitted an additional water trap in the fuel system
before the engine. Ensure that this is drained regularly.
Do not over tighten drain screw.
Figure 5-6: Primary Fuel Filter Drain Screw
6.
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 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. (Shire 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 only)
