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5. Eliminate the air from the fuel system through the filter vent point (see
section 5.8
).
5.5 ChECkING ThE fuEl pRE-fIlTER
Some engines are fitted with a pre-filter of the same main type as the fuel filter
element (see 5.6 below). This will normally be fitted between the fuel tank and
the engine and is connected to the main filter but before the fuel lift pump. Both
elements must be removed at the same time.
Check the fuel bowl for water at regular intervals and drain as necessary.
5.6 RENEWING ThE fuEl fIlTER ElEMENT
There are three fuel filter element types in use (see
Figure 5.6
).
1.
Separate Type
The filter element is held between the filter head and the bottom cover.
2.
Canister Type
The filter element has an internal thread at the top and is fastened to a threaded
adaptor in the filter head.
3.
Quick Release Canister Type
This has been introduced on certain engines.
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2. Carefully wash all sediment from the
lift pump body.
3. Clean the gauze strainer, joint and
cover.
4. Assemble the lift pump. Ensure that
the lift pump body and the cover are
fitted together correctly because
leakage at this point will let air into
the fuel system. If fitted, refit the
heat shield.
5.Eliminate the air from the fuel system
through the filter vent point (see
section 5.8).
5.5 CHECKING THE FUEL
PRE-FILTER
Some engines are fitted with a pre-
filter of the same main type as the fuel
filter element (see 5.6 below). This will
normally be fitted between the fuel tank
and the engine and is connected to the
main filter but before the fuel lift pump.
Both elements must be removed at the
same time.
Check the fuel bowl for water at regular
intervals and drain as necessary.
5.6 RENEWING THE FUEL
FILTER ELEMENT
There are three fuel filter element types
in use (see
Figure 5.6
).
1.
Separate Type.
The filter element is
held between the filter head and the
bottom cover.
2.
Canister Type.
The filter element
has an internal thread at the top and
is fastened to a threaded adaptor in
the filter head.
3.
Quick Release Canister Type.
This has been introduced on certain
engines.
CAUTION
It Is Important that only genuine
Lister Petter fuel filter elements
are used. The wrong element can
damage the fuel injection pump.
5.6.1 Renewing a Separate Type Fuel
Filter Element
Refer to
Figure 5.6.1
.
The filter can have one or two
elements.
When twin elements are fitted both
the elements must be renewed at the
same time.
5.6.1 Renewing a separate type element
A. Separate type element
B. Canister type element C. Quick release element
5.6 Fuel filter element types
A. Separate type element B. Canister type element
C. Quick release element
5.6 Fuel filter element types
CAuTION
It Is Important that only genuine Lister Petter Power Systems fuel filter elements
are used. The wrong element can damage the fuel injection pump.
5.6.1 Renewing a Separate Type fuel filter Element
Refer to
Figure 5.6.1.
The filter can have one or two elements.
When twin elements are fitted both the elements must be renewed at the same
time.
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