
SEBU8603-01
101
Maintenance Section
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
3.
Install a suitable tube onto drain (3). Open
the drain valve (2). Rotate the drain valve
counterclockwise. Two full turns are required.
Loosen vent screw (1).
Note:
Two complete rotations of the valve will release
the valve from the
fi
lter element.
4.
Allow the
fl
uid to drain into the container.
5.
Engage the threads of the valve into the
fi
lter
element and tighten the drain valve by hand
pressure only. Remove the tube and remove the
container.
6.
Tighten vent screw securely.
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Fuel System Secondary Filter -
Replace
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or elec-
trical components can cause a
fi
re. To help pre-
vent possible injury, turn the start switch off when
changing fuel
fi
lters or water separator elements.
Clean up fuel spills immediately.
NOTICE
Ensure that the engine is stopped before any servicing
or repair is performed.
Refer to Systems Operation, Testing, and
Adjusting, “Cleanliness of Fuel System
Components” for detailed information on the
standards of cleanliness that must be observed
during ALL work on the fuel system.
Remove the Element
1.
Turn the fuel supply valve (if equipped) to the OFF
position before performing this maintenance.
2.
Place a suitable container under the fuel
fi
lter in
order to catch any fuel that might spill. Clean up
any spilled fuel. Clean the outside body of the
fi
lter
assembly.
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Illustration 66
Typical example
3.
Make a temporary Mark (A) across the
fi
lter before
the assembly is removed. Install a suitable tube
onto drain (4). Open the drain valve (3). Rotate
the drain valve counterclockwise. Two full turns
are required. Loosen vent screw (1).
Note:
Two complete rotations of the valve will release
the valve from the
fi
lter element.
4.
Allow the fuel to drain into the container. Remove
the tube and install the valve into the
fi
lter element.
Engage the threads of the valve into the
fi
lter
element. Do not secure the valve.
5.
Tighten the vent screw (1) securely.
6.
Remove the
fi
lter bowl (2). Rotate the
fi
lter
assembly counterclockwise in order to remove the
assembly. Use a suitable tool in order to remove
the
fi
lter bowl.