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Fuel
Filter
Fuel
Lines
Figure 17 - Removing Tank Fuel Filter
Fuel Pump (Filter
Under Cover)
Figure 19 - Fuel Pump and Filter
Pump Cover
Fuel Filter
FUEL FILTERS
A. Tank Fuel Filter
1. Disconnect fuel lines from pump and fuel filter
canister (if equipped) with 7/16" wrench (see
Figures 17 or Figure 18 on page 13).
2. Carefully pry fuel filter loose from fuel tank
with flat end of screwdriver.
3. Inspect fuel filter for water or dirt.
4. Rinse fuel filter and fuel lines with clean
kerosene.
5. Replace fuel filter into fuel tank.
6. Connect fuel lines to pump and fuel filter
canister (if equipped).
B. For Heaters With Fuel Filter/Canister
External To Pump
1. Unscrew canister bottom from canister top
with adjustable pliers.
2. Remove fuel filter and gasket from canister
bottom (see Figure 18).
3. Inspect canister bottom and fuel filter for water
droplets or dirt.
4. Rinse canister bottom in clean kerosene.
5. Wipe inside of canister bottom dry with clean
cloth.
6. Rinse fuel filter in clean kerosene.
7. Put clean fuel filter and gasket back in canister
bottom.
8. Screw canister bottom into canister top.
9. Tighten securely. Check for leaks.
C. For Heaters With Fuel Filter Internal
To Pump
1. Remove pump cover to access filter
2. Rinse and wipe inside of pump cover and dry
with clean cloth.
3. Rinse fuel filter in clean kerosene or blow
compressed air from inside out.
4. Reassemble. Tighten securely. Check for
leaks.
Figure 18 - Fuel Pump Filter and Canister
Canister
Top
Gasket
Canister
Bottom
Fuel
Filter
SERVICE PROCEDURES
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Fuel
Lines
