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Fuel
Filter
Fuel
Lines
Figure 16 - Removing Tank Fuel Filter
Fuel Pump (Filter
Under Cover)
Figure 18 - Fuel Pump and Filter
Pump Cover
Fuel Filter
FUEL FILTERS
A. Tank Fuel Filter
1. Disconnect fuel lines from pump and
fuel filter canister (if equipped) with 7/16"
wrench (see Figure 16 or 17).
2. Carefully pry fuel filter loose from fuel tank
with flat end of screwdriver.
3. Inspect
fuel
filter for water or dirt.
4. Rinse
fuel
filter and fuel lines with clean
kerosene.
5. Replace
fuel
filter into fuel tank.
6. Connect fuel lines to pump and fuel filter
canister (if equipped).
B. For Heaters With Fuel Filter/Canister
External To Pump
1. Unscrew canister bottom from canister
top with adjustable pliers.
2. Remove
fuel
filter and gasket from canis-
ter bottom (see Figure 17).
3. Inspect canister bottom and fuel filter for
water droplets or dirt.
4. Rinse canister bottom in clean kero-
sene.
5. Wipe inside of canister bottom dry with
clean cloth.
6. Rinse
fuel
filter in clean kerosene.
7. Put clean fuel filter and gasket back in
canister bottom.
8. Screw canister bottom into canister top.
9. Tighten securely. Check for leaks.
C. For Heaters With Fuel Filter Internal
To Pump
1. Remove pump cover to access filter
2. Rinse and wipe inside of pump cover and
dry with clean cloth.
3. Rinse
fuel
filter in clean kerosene or blow
compressed air from inside out.
4. Reassemble. Tighten securely. Check for
leaks.
Figure 17 - Fuel Pump Filter and Canister
Canister
Top
Gasket
Canister
Bottom
Fuel
Filter
SERVICE PROCEDURES
Continued
Fuel
Lines
