Piper Cherokee LANCE, Service Manual

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PIPER CHEROKEE SIX / LANCE SERVICE MANUAL
03/27/08 VIII - FUEL SYSTEM
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Figure 8-6. Fuel Filter
b. Remove fuel strainer bowl.
c. Remove filter disc assembly from center stem by compressing filter retainer spring and removing
filter retainer washer. (Refer to Figure 8-6.)
d. Inspect bowl gasket and replace if necessary.
e. Filter discs may be cleaned as follows:
1. Plug open ends of filter disc center with stoppers to prevent dirt from entering.
2. Wash metallic filter disc in acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, trichlorethylene
(permachor) or Bendix cleaner. Wash nylon filter disc with soap and water.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE ACETONE, METHYLETHYLKETONE, ETC., TO CLEAN
NYLON FILTER DISCS.
3. Remove stubborn deposits from filter disc with a soft bristle brush.
4. Rinse all traces of soap solution. Drain or blow dry and remove stoppers.
f. Replace the filter disc if damage is evident.
g. Reinstall filter disc assembly and strainer bowl.
8-21. RESERVED