PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
4-10
6LPA Service Manual
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
© 2007 Yanmar Marine International
Replacing the Fuel Filter Element
Figure 4-3
Figure 4-3
1 – Mounting Screw (2 used)
2 – Housing
3 – Alarm Switch
4 – O-Ring
5 – Filter Element
1. Close the fuel cock on the fuel tank.
2. Remove the two mounting screws
(Figure 4-3, (1)) and the housing
(Figure 4-3, (2)).
3. Drain the fuel from the fuel drain cock on the
bottom of the fuel / water separator.
4. Disconnect the alarm switch harness.
5. Remove the alarm switch (Figure 4-3, (3)) with
a wrench.
6. Remove the filter element (Figure 4-3, (5)) with
a filter wrench.
7. Install the alarm switch to the new fuel filter.
8. Apply a thin film of clean diesel fuel to the
sealing surface of the new filter gasket.
9. Install the new filter and tighten hand-tight. Use
a filter wrench and tighten to 14.7 to 19.6 N·m
(130.1 to 173.5 lb-in.).
10. Install filter and tighten hand-tight.
11. Connect the alarm switch harness.
12. Install the housing and mounting screws.
13. Bleed the fuel system. See Bleeding the Fuel
System on page 3-21.
14. Dispose of waste properly. NOTICE: ALWAYS
be environmentally responsible.
15. Start engine and check for leaks. WARNING!
NEVER check for fuel leaks with your hand.
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Component
Part No.
Fuel Filter Element
119773-55710
