RDG603A20 - Issue 10
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Do not allow oil or contaminated parts to enter the inland water way system.
5. Primary Fuel Filter Drain
– Shire 40, 45 & 50
WARNING:
DIESEL FUEL IS FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
WARNING:
DIESEL FUEL IS HARMFUL TO SKIN. MAKE SURE THE RELEVANT PERSONAL
PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IS WORN.
Note: The Shire 38 is not fitted with a primary fuel filter / water trap.
Place a small drain bowl under the primary fuel filter / water trap.
Loosen the drain screw located in the bottom of the fuel filter / water trap (
Figure 24
)
Drain off any water.
Once the water has been drained, retighten the drain screw.
It is unlikely the complete fuel system will require bleeding.
Run for 5 minutes.
Check that the drain union is tight and that there are no leaks.
Do not over tighten the drain screw.
The boat builder should have fitted an additional water trap in the fuel system.
Ensure that this is drained regularly.
Figure 24: Primary Fuel Filter Drain Screw
