Daewoo Novus F3CBF, Manual

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3-76 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
8) Fuel filter
(1) Change
filter head
filter cartridge
Caution
air bleeding screw
packing
filter
element
drain valve
MTC0183
Every 20,000km
- Replaced at every 6 months.
(2) Water draining
1. Every 10,000km(if possible daily) drain the
water and sediment from the fuel-water
separator.
2. Shut off the engine. use your hand to open
the drain valve.
Turn the valve counter clockwise approxi-
mately 2~3 turns until draining occurs. Drain
the filter sump of water until close fuel is
visible.
3. Turn the value clockwise to close the drain
valve. Do not over tighten the value, over
tightening can damage the threads.
(3) Replacement
1. Clean the area around fuel filter head.
It is strongly advisable to use genuine
Daewoo fuel filter element.
2. Remove the fuel filter.
3. Remove the fuel filterthread adapter seal
ring. Use a clean lint free cloth to clean the
gasket surface of the filter head.
4. Install the new thread adapter seal ring sup-
plied with the new filter. Use clean oil to lu-
bricate the filter with clean fuel.
5. Install the filter on the filter head. Tighten the
filter until the gasket contacts the filter head
surface. Tighten the filter on additional one-
half to 3~4 of a turn, on as specified by the
filter manufacturer.
Caution
Mechanical over tightening of the filter can dis-
tort the thread or damage the filter element seal.
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