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Maintenance Section
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
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Illustration 59
Typical example
3.
By using a suitable tool, remove spin-on
fi
lter (1).
Ensure that any
fl
uid is drained into a suitable
container.
Note:
Do not
fi
ll the fuel
fi
lter with fuel. The fuel will
not be
fi
ltered and the fuel could be contaminated.
Contaminated fuel can damage your fuel system.
4.
Install the new spin-on
fi
lter. Tighten the spin-on
fi
lter by hand.
The fuel system will need to be primed after the
new
fi
lter is installed. Refer to this Operation and
Maintenance Manual, “Fuel System - Prime”.
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Fuel System Primary
Filter/Water Separator - Drain
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
The water separator is not a
fi
lter. The water separa-
tor separates water from the fuel. The engine should
never be allowed to run with the water separator more
than half full. Engine damage may result.
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Illustration 60
Typical example
1.
Open drain (1). Catch the draining
fl
uid in a
suitable container. Dispose of the drained
fl
uid
correctly.
2.
Close drain (1).
NOTICE
The water separator is under suction during normal
engine operation. Ensure that the drain valve is tight-
ened securely to help prevent air from entering the fuel
system.