Mercury 2.8 Diesel, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Section 4 - Maintenance
Page 56 90-8M0113987
eng
DECEMBER 2015
3. Remove the water‑separating fuel filter and sealing ring from the mounting bracket. Do not use a filter wrench.
Typical
a - Water‑separating fuel filter
NOTE: It may be necessary to keep the existing drain cap and use it on the new filter. Be sure to replace the O‑ring on the
drain cap.
4. Remove the drain cap and O‑ring seal from the bottom of the existing fuel filter. Note the position of the O‑ring seal.
Typical
a - Drain cap
b - O‑ring seal
5. Discard the used filter and O‑ring seal as defined by local authorities.
6. Install the O‑ring and drain cap on the new water‑separating fuel filter.
Typical
a - Drain cap
b - O‑ring seal
a
23459
aa
b
24566
aa
b
24568