August 2016
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AL4 • AL4000
Part No. 218567
Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
A-17
Drain the Fuel Filter/ Water
Separator - Kubota Models
Genie specifi cations require that this procedure be
performed every 200 hours or monthly, whichever
comes fi rst.
Proper maintenance of the fuel fi lter/water
separator is essential for good engine
performance. Failure to perform this procedure can
lead to poor engine performance and component
damage.
Explosion and fi re hazard. Engine
fuels are combustible. Perform
this procedure in an open, well-
ventilated area away from heaters,
sparks, fl ames and lighted
tobacco. Always have an approved
fi re extinguisher within easy reach.
1 Locate the fuel fi lter/water separator and loosen
the vent plug located on the fuel fi lter/water
separator head.
2 Loosen the drain plug located at the bottom
of the bowl. Allow the water to drain into a
suitable container until fuel starts to come out.
Immediately tighten the drain plug.
CHECKLIST A PROCEDURES
a head
bolt
b vent
plug
c separator
head
d fi
lter
bowl
e drain
plug
3 Tighten the vent plug and clean up any spills or
wet surfaces.
Note: If the fuel bowl is completely drained, you
must prime, or bleed, the fuel fi lter/water separator
before starting the engine. See
step 5.
4 Start the engine from the ground controls and
check the fuel fi lter/water separator for leaks.
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