1.
Carefully spin off filter with
bowl, then fill with clean fuel
(use a strap wrench near top of
spin-on filter to remove it).
2. Spin filter with bowl onto
mounting head and tighten
snugly by hand—do not use
tools to tighten.
3. Start engine and check for
leaks. If engine is difficult to
start or runs rough, check that
drain, bowl, filter, and port plug
are securely tightened. Check
all connections for security
and hoses to ensure there
are no kinks or sharp bends
that would create excessive
restriction.
Danger! When servicing gasoline
fuel systems, extreme care must
be exercised to avoid potential
fire hazards. Do not smoke or
permit open flames near fuel
during servicing procedures.
Draining The Bowl
Water is heavier than fuel and
will settle at bottom of bowl
and appear different in color. In
extremely humid conditions, take
a fuel sample (in clear container)
frequently, and drain as required if
water is present.
1. Place a suitable container
below unit to collect
contaminants.
2. Close fuel tank valve, if
applicable, then open self-
venting drain (-01 model) or
loosen/remove drain plug (-02
model) at bottom of bowl.
Note: a UL Listed drain valve
kit is available for -02 models,
order part no. RK 19492.
3. Prime fuel system following
the manufacturer’s procedure -
refer to Priming.
Danger! Great care must be
exercised to avoid potential fire
hazards during installations on
gasoline fuel systems. Do not
smoke or permit open flames or
sparks near the fuel system.
Refer to Installation Diagram
on page 4 prior to beginning
installation.
1.
Any secondary or pressure side
filters located between pump
and engine should be serviced
and left in place.
2.
Mount unit vertically on suction
side of fuel pump, transfer
pump, or non-removable filters,
whichever comes first.
3.
Ensure a suitable pipe thread
sealing compound is used on
NPT threads of fitting prior
to installation into head. For
mounting flexibility, there are
two inlet and outlet port. Plated
steel fittings are recommended.
Plug unused ports with
provided steel NPT plug—do
not use tapes on NPT threads.
4. Use quality fuel hose in
maximum fuel line size
applicable to reduce potential
fuel flow restrictions. Note:
USCG accepted hose
recommended.
Installation Guidelines
Service
Filter Replacement
Filter replacement frequency is
determined by contamination
levels in fuels. Fuel flow to engine
becomes restricted as filter
slowly plugs with contaminants,
resulting in noticeable power loss
and/or hard starting. Replace
filter annually, every 500 hours,
or when there is a noticeable
power loss, whichever comes
first. Change filter as soon as
possible.
Note: always carry extra
replacement filters as one tankful
of excessively contaminated fuel
can plug a filter.
Clean any debris or dirt away from
Racor head/filter joint prior to
removal.
1. Place a suitable container
below unit to collect
contaminants.
2. Close valve at fuel tank, if
applicable, open or remove
drain (plug) to empty filter of
fuel.
3. Spin filter and bowl off together
(use a strap wrench on filter),
then remove bowl from filter.
4. Clean, bowl O-ring gland and
sealing surface of mounting
head, of dirt, debris, or gums.
5.
Apply lube oil to new seal and
bowl O-ring supplied with new
filter.
6.
Place new seal onto top of
new filter and O-ring into bowl
gland.
7.
Spin bowl onto filter, then both
onto head. Tighten snugly
by hand – do not use tools to
tighten.
8. Prime fuel system following
manufacturer’s procedure -
refer to Priming.
Priming
