Eliet MA 018 010 130, Manual

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12.5 Renewing the air fi lter
This is identical to cleaning the air cleaner (see Chapter 12.4). The only difference is that the
cartridge is renewed. New air cleaners of the correct type are available from your ELIET Dealer
or from an authorized Briggs & Stratton service centre.
12.6 Draining water from the fuel fi lter
The fuel fi lter is equipped with a water separator with a water level sensor. The fi lter may contain
up to 80 cc of condensed water before the level sensor triggers an alarm on the control panel.
Draining the water collector:
• Place a drain tray underneath the fi lter.
• Disconnect the cable (1) for the water detection and remove the
ventilation plug.
• Unscrew the drain plug (2) approximately 1 turn and the drain the
water until only pure diesel fl ows out of the fi lter.
• Refi t and tighten the drain plug and ventilation plug.
• Reconnect the water detection cables.
• Bleed the fuel lines (prime) (pump button (3) above the fuel fi lter).
• Start the engine and check for leaks.
• If necessary, wipe away any spilt fuel
12.7 Renewing the fuel fi lter
The fuel fi lter contains a renewable fi lter cartridge. The engine manufacturer recommends that
this fuel fi lter is replaced between 600 and 800 operating hours.
• Place a drain tray underneath the fi lter.
• Disconnect the cables for the water detection.
• Remove the drain plug and renew the O-ring.
• Unscrew the contaminated fuel fi lter.
• Screw that the new fuel fi lter onto the housing until the seal comes into contact with the
adapter. Then turn the fi lter an additional 1/3 of a turn in order to fi rmly secure the fi lter.
• Place a new O-ring onto the drain plug, then refi t and tighten the drain plug.
• Reconnect the cables for the water detection.
• Bleed the fuel lines (priming).
• Start the engine and check for leaks.
• If necessary, wipe away any spilt diesel.