Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
REV B
November 2008
Part No. 112657
GS-2668 RT • GS-3268 RT
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Drain the Fuel Filter/ Water
Separator - Diesel Models
Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed every 200 hours or monthly, whichever
comes first.
Proper maintenance of the fuel filter/water
separator is essential for good engine
performance. Failure to perform this procedure can
lead to poor engine performance and component
damage.
Explosion and fire hazard. Engine
fuels are combustible. Perform this
procedure in an open, well-
ventilated area away from heaters,
sparks, flames and lighted
tobacco. Always have an
approved fire extinguisher within
easy reach.
1 Locate the fuel filter/water separator and loosen
the vent plug located on the fuel filter/water
separator head.
2 Loosen the drain plug located at the bottom of
the bowl. Allow the water to drain into a suitable
container until fuel starts to come out.
Immediately tighten the drain plug.
a
head bolt
b
vent plug
c
separator head
d
filter bowl
e
drain plug
3 Tighten the vent plug and clean up any spills or
wet surfaces.
Note: If the fuel bowl is completely drained, you
must prime, or bleed, the fuel filter/water separator
before starting the engine. See
step 5.
4 Start the engine from the ground controls and
check the fuel filter/water separator for leaks.
Bleed the fuel system:
Note: Before bleeding the system, fill the fuel tank.
5 Loosen the vent plug/screw located on the filter
head.
6 Operate the hand primer until fuel, free of air,
flows from the vent plug/screw. Tighten the vent
plug/screw on the filter head.
7 Loosen the vent screw, located on top of the
fuel injection pump.
a
c
b
d
e
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