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Chapter 8 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Fuel Filter - Replace
1.
Clean the area around the fuel filters.
2.
Prepare a drip pan, and place it under the fuel fil-
ters.
3.
Using a filter wrench, remove the fuel filters.
4.
Wipe off fuel on the fuel filter cartridge mounting
surface of the filter bracket with a waste cloth.
5.
Check new fuel filters for proper seating of the gas-
ket.
6.
Apply clean fuel to the gasket of the new fuel filter.
7.
Install the fuel filter to the filter bracket. When the
gasket contacts the mounting surface of the filter
bracket, further rotate 3/4 to a full turn.
8.
After installing the new fuel filter, bleed the fuel fil-
ter.
Note: For bleeding the fuel filter, refer to
.
9.
Start the engine and run it at idle speed for several
minutes.
10.
Make sure that there is no fuel leak during the en-
gine operation. If fuel leakage is found, loosen the
fuel filter and check the gaskets for damage. If
there is no damage, retighten the fuel filter.
Fig. 8-8 Fuel Filter - Replace
Fig. 8-9 Fuel Filter
Do not use a filter with the dented case. Filter dam-
age or fuel leakage may occur and it can cause fire
hazard.
Do not use a filter wrench to install the fuel filter.
Do not dent or scratch the fuel filter surfaces.
Apply fuel to
the gasket.