5.3
S
ECTION
5 • F
UEL
S
YSTEM
52 Sedan Bridge
(525 Sedan Bridge)
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A. P
RIMARY
F
UEL
F
ILTER
S
ELECTION
V
ALVE
:
Arrow Up: ALL OFF
Arrow Right: RIGHT
ON
Arrow Down: ALL ON
Arrow Left: LEFT ON
REFER TO THE ENGINE AND FUEL FILTER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR MORE DETAILED
INFORMATION.
Maximum efficiency can be accomplished by the on-
line selection of the left or right fuel filter individually.
This will give you a clean, efficient filter on-line while
allowing maintenance on the off-line filter.
R
ACOR
®
F
UEL
F
ILTER
M
AINTENANCE
(F
IG
. 5.3.1)
5. F
UEL
F
ILTER
M
AINTENANCE
A major cause of poor starting or power loss is the
result of a clogged filter element or a fuel system
air leak. Check that the filter lid and drain plug are
properly tightened.
Inspect or drain the collection bowl of water daily.
A. T
O
D
RAIN
W
ATER
:
1.
Shut down the engine.
2.
Loosen the T-handle on the top lid to break the
vacuum within the filter (see Fig. 5.3.1).
3.
With a suitable collection container in place,
remove the drain plug and allow water and
contaminants to drain. (see Fig. 5.4.1).
4.
Replace the drain plug and, if necessary, prime
the filter by removing the lid and filling the filter
with clean fuel.
5.
Replace the lid and tighten the lid T-handle by
hand only. Do not overtighten.
Replace the filter element at regular intervals or if a
power loss is detected.
B. T
O
R
EPLACE
T
HE
F
ILTER
1. Shut down the engine.
2. Remove the lid .
3. Remove the old rubber lid seal and dispose of
the old seal properly.
