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REPLACEMENT OF FUEL FILTER
REPLACEMENT OF FUEL FILTER
Clean all around the filter area before
Clean all around the filter area before
remove the fuel filter. Dirt or contami-
remove the fuel filter. Dirt or contami-
nants can damage the fuel system.
nants can damage the fuel system.
Remove the fuel filter cartridge (1) with 1
inch hex wrench.
Make sure the O-ring does not stick to
Make sure the O-ring does not stick to
the fuel filter head.
the fuel filter head.
Remove the O-ring with a screwdriver,
Remove the O-ring with a screwdriver,
if necessary.
if necessary.
Apply a thin layer of fuel to the surface of
the new filter cartridge O-ring before you
put it on.
Do not pour fuel directly in the center of
Do not pour fuel directly in the center of
the filter, since this will allow unfiltered
the filter, since this will allow unfiltered
fuel to enter the system and can cause
fuel to enter the system and can cause
damage to fuel system components.
damage to fuel system components.
Tighten the new cartridge until the gasket
contacts the filter head surface and
tighten it an additional 3/4 turn after
contact by hand.
·
Tightening torque : 3.9 kgf
·
m (38 lbf
·
ft)
It is not necessary to vent air from the
It is not necessary to vent air from the
high pressure system before starting
high pressure system before starting
the engine.
the engine.
Cranking the engine will prime the fuel
Cranking the engine will prime the fuel
system.
system.
Operate the engine for a while and check
if there is not the fuel leakage from the
filter.
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160D9LMA09
1 Fuel filter cartridge