8.8 Fuel Filter
8.8.1 Fuel filter – Replacement
Preconditions
☑
Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Part No.
Qty.
Filter wrench
F30379104
1
Engine oil
Easy-change filter
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
WARNING
Fuels are combustible and explosive.
Risk of fire and explosion!
• Avoid open flames, electrical sparks and ignition sources.
• Do not smoke.
• Wear protective clothing, protective gloves, and safety glasses / facial protection.
WARNING
Liquid or gaseous media, e.g. fuel, are poisonous.
Escaping vapors of highly volatile media, e.g. fuel or ether.
Risk of fatal injury through swallowing; risk of poisoning through inhalation; irritation to eyes
and skin!
• Seek medical attention immediately; do not induce vomiting.
• Do not inhale vapors or mist.
• Wear protective clothing, protective gloves, and safety glasses.
• If contact is made with skin, wash off with water and soap.
Replacing fuel filter
1.
Provide suitable container to collect escaping
fuel.
2.
Remove easy-change filter (2) with filter
wrench.
3.
Clean sealing surface on filter head (1).
4.
Coat seal on easy-change filter lightly with oil
(arrowed).
5.
Screw on easy-change filter (2) by hand until
the seal makes contact with the filter head
and tighten manually.
6.
Replace further easy-change filters in the
same way.
7.
Vent fuel system (→ Page 208).
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