RDG603A20 - Issue 10
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6. Primary and Secondary Fuel Filter Change
DANGER:
DIESEL FUEL IS FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
WARNING:
DIESEL FUEL IS HARMFUL TO SKIN. MAKE SURE THE RELEVANT PERSONAL
PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IS WORN.
Ensure the fuel tank is at least ¾ full prior to undertaking this procedure.
Turn off the main boat fuel supply tap. This is located on or near the fuel tank.
Place a small drip tray under the filter body.
Remove the fuel filters using the filter strap wrench supplied. Unscrew them until loose
then remove by hand.
Primary fuel filter only: Retain the metal fuel filter drain screw from the old filter and
reuse in the new filter (Shire 40, 45 and 50 only). The part number for the drain screw
is RDG9189022.
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. Tighten by hand only.
Turn the main boat fuel supply tap back on.
Ensure the system is correctly bled before attempting to start up.
The same procedure is used for both the primary and secondary fuel filter
changes.
7. Fuel System Bleeding
DANGER:
DIESEL FUEL IS FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
