Sole Diesel G-20M-15, Instruction Manual

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(9) Replace the fuel filter element (engine):
The fuel filter is cladded and cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced at least once every 12 months.
To perform the filter change: Shut off the cock located at the tank delivery. Unscrew cover filter with a chain spanner.
Screw the new filter to the cover with the hand and at the same time replace the rubber seals. Carry out the operations at
heading 5.1.1 bleeding air from the fuel system.
(10) Injector checking:
This operation shall be made by a SOLÉ DIESEL service. If a hand-pump is available, monitor the calibration of
injectors, by verifying that the pressures are those listed in paragraph 2.6 of this manual.
(11) Checking incandescent spark plugs:
Supply power to the glow plugs and make sure that they become incandescent, if not renew them.
(12) Change air filter
Engine is provided with an intake air filtering component. To
perform such a change, loosen filter center nut, remove the cover
and filtering component, by replacing with a new one. The
component CANNOT be cleaned, it must be changed (Fig. 7.7).
Fig. 7.7A
Change air filter
See the picture. Engine is provided with an intake air filtering
component. To perform such a change, slacken off the central
filter clamp, remove the old filter, byre placing with a new one.
The filter and element are an integral unit. The filter CANNOT be
cleaned, it must be changed
Fig. 7.7B
(13) Check condition of sea water pump impeller and its eventual
replacement:
Driving impeller is neoprene and cannot rotate dried. If operated
without water, the impeller can be broken. It is important therefore
that a spare impeller is always available.
To change the impeller, close water inlet cock, remove pump
cover and with two screwdrivers prize it by removing the impeller
from the shaft. Clean housing and replace with a new one. Fit
cover by placing a new seal (Fig. 7.9). Open bottom cock. If the
impeller is broken, when it is changed, be sure all the rubber
residues scattered are removed from the water pipes.
Fig. 7.8