Routine Service and Maintenance
4.13
5.
Replace fuel filter (Item 2,
Figure 4–14
).
• GASOLINE IS VERY FLAMMABLE. HANDLE WITH EXTREME CAUTION.
• MAKE SURE THAT THE ENGINE HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO COOL BEFORE
PERFORMING THIS OPERATION.
• MAKE SURE THAT THERE ARE NO OPEN FLAMES IN THE WORK AREA.
• ONLY PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE IN AN AREA WITH PROPER
VENTILATION.
• DO NOT SMOKE WHILE PERFORMING THIS OPERATION.
• CLEAN UP ANY SPILLED FUEL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
a.
Locate fuel filter assembly (Item 2,
Figure 4–14
) along the left side of the engine.
b.
Shut off fuel using the fuel shut off valve (Item 1,
Figure 4–14
) by rotating the valve
handle horizontally across the fuel line.
c. Remove the spring clamps (Item 3,
Figure 4–14
) from above and below the fuel filter
sliding the clamps along the fuel line away from the filter. and remove the fuel lines.
d.
Replace the fuel filter with a new filter (Item 2,
Figure 4–14
).
NOTE:
•
The old fuel filter will be filled with gasoline. Make sure to drain the fuel from the filter
into an appropriate container.
•
Dispose of the used fuel filter in an appropriate manner and according to State and Local
regulations.
e. Install and secure the fuel lines and reopen the fuel valve.
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