Mitsubishi 2010 Fuso FE, Owner'S Manual

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5. Clean the inside of case and cover with a
clean cloth.
6. Replace the element with a new one if the check
reveals a defective filter element or when the
recommended replacement interval expires.
Use a genuine filter element for replacement.
7. Install the element by reversing the order of
removal. Be sure to align match marks on the
case and cover.
CAUTION
Install the element correctly.
If the packing is broken or the wing nut is loose,
the engine will suck in dust and premature pis-
ton and cylinder liner wear could result.
If the warning lamp lights up, there is water in
the fuel filter in an amount exceeding the limit.
Drain the water as follows:
1. Prepare a receiver for water.
2. Disconnect the connector on the sensor , then
turn the sensor in the direction of the arrow to
loosen it; the water will flow from the pipe at the
end of the sensor.
Operating priming pump helps quicken the
draining.
3. When fuel begins to flow out, close the drain
port by tightening the plug in the direction of the
arrow .
Connect the connector.
Draining water from fuel filter
WARNING
•
Fuel is highly flammable and should be
kept away from hot objects and open
flames owing to the risk of fire or explo-
sion. Wipe up any spilt fuel.
•
Keep cigarettes and other sources of heat
away from the vehicle while draining water
from the fuel filter. They are dangerous
because they could set fire to the fuel.
•
Be careful not to injure yourself on the
edges of nearby components while drain-
ing water from the fuel filter.
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