Genie Z80/60 Service Manual page 83

June 2011
REV E
2 Disconnect and plug the fuel supply hose from
the fuel tank to the fuel filter/water separator
head.
3 Loosen the vent plug located on the fuel filter/
water separator head.
d
c
a vent plug
b drain plug
c filter bowl
d separator head
4 Place a suitable container under the filter bowl.
Loosen the drain plug located at the bottom of
the bowl. Completely drain the fuel.
5 Rotate the filter bowl counterclockwise and
remove it from the element.
6 Rotate the filter element counterclockwise and
remove it from the filter head.
7 Install the filter bowl onto the new filter element.
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Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
CHECKLIST C PROCEDURES
8 Apply a thin layer of oil onto the element gasket.
Install the filter/bowl assembly onto the filter
head. Tighten the drain plug and vent plug.
Component damage hazard. The
drain plug and vent plug can be
damaged if they are
overtightened.
9 Install the fuel supply hose from the fuel tank to
a
the fuel filter/water separator. Tighten the
clamp.
10 Clean up any diesel fuel that may have spilled
during the installation procedure.
11 Use a permanent ink marker to write the date
b
and number of hours from the hour meter on
the filter element.
Bleed the fuel system:
Note: Before bleeding the system, fill the fuel tank.
12 Loosen the vent plug located on the
fuel filter/water separator head.
13 Operate the priming lever of the fuel lift pump
until fuel, free from air, comes from the vent
plug. Tighten the vent plug.
14 Loosen the air vent screw, located on top of the
fuel injection pump.
15 Tighten the air vent screw when air stops
coming through the air vent.
16 Clean up any diesel fuel that may have spilled
during the bleeding procedure and dispose of
properly.
17 Start the engine from ground controls and
check for leaks.
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