CAUTION
Dirt in the fuel system can lead to significant damage to the fuel system. Failure to comply may result in equipment or property dam-
age.
Figure 4: Fuel Filter Module
4
1
2
3
1.
Fuel Filter Cap
2.
Fuel Filter
3.
Manual Priming Pump
4.
Fuel Filter Housing
4.
Remove the fuel filter cap (1) by rotating it counterclockwise with a 32mm hexagonal socket or box wrench.
Automatic draining of fuel will be initiated. Wait 5 minutes for complete fuel draining before fully removing the filter
screw cap.
5.
After the module has drained, fully remove the filter screw cap (1).
6.
Carefully pull the fuel filter element (2) straight off from the fuel filter screw cap (1).
7.
Remove the O-ring (2) from the fuel filter screw cap and discard the filter cartridge and O-ring.
NOTE
The fuel filter cartridge is a disposable filter and must not be cleaned and reused. Dispose of the filter as chemical waste.
8.
Clean the O-ring groove and threads.
9.
Clean the fuel bowl and filter housing of any sediment or debris.
Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Installation
Follow the steps below to install new fuel filters:
CAUTION
Failure to prime any new (dry) fuel filter can cause severe engine damage due to dry starting the engine. Please refer to the priming
procedure and follow it carefully after installing new filter cartridges and before starting the engine.
Engine Mounted Fuel Filter Installation - CHAPTER 2: FUEL FILTER
SM044-004 (01/2021)
13
