RDG603A73 - Issue 3
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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.
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Ensure the fuel tank is at least ¾ full prior to undertaking this procedure.
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Turn off the main boat fuel supply tap. This is located on or near the fuel tank.
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Place a small drip tray under the filter body.
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Remove the fuel filters using a filter strap wrench. Unscrew them until loose then
remove by hand.
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Primary fuel filter only: Retain the metal fuel filter drain screw from the old filter and
reuse in the new filter. The part number for the drain screw is RDG9189022.
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Smear a small amount of clean fuel on all of the O ring seals that are supplied with the
new filter element.
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Screw the new element back into the filter head. Tighten by hand only.
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Turn the main boat fuel supply tap back on.
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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.
