Fuel Filter; Engine Fuel Filter Replacement - Volvo 5.0OSiE-J Operator's Manual

Maintenance
NOTICE! A loud whining noise at idle may be due to
a restricted fuel filter causing a noisy fuel
pump. Operating the engine with a restrict-
ed filter may damage the pressure regulator
or fuel pumps. See your Volvo Penta dealer
if the pump makes an unusual noise.
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Fuel Filter

All models have a fuel filter (1) in the fuel line before
the fuel pump.
NOTICE! Volvo Penta EFI engines require a special
marine filter with a 10 micron filtering capa-
bility. Do not substitute any other type of fil-
ter.
NOTICE! Accumulation of water and other fuel con-
taminants may form corrosive compounds
that can damage the fuel filter, and result in
fuel leakage. For this reason, annual re-
placement of the fuel filter is required to
avoid risk of explosion or fire.

Engine Fuel Filter Replacement

Run the bilge blower for at least five minutes to vent
the engine compartment, then start the engine and
check for leakage. Smell for fuel in the bilge. Clean up
the bilge until fuel cannot be detected by smell.
DANGER! If you can smell fuel, turn the en-
gine off immediately - EXPLOSION AND FIRE
ARE AN EXTREME DANGER.
DANGER! Turn off the main battery switch or
disconnect the battery to prevent stray
sparks.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Unscrew fuel filter, remove, and discard.
DANGER! The old fuel filter contains flamma-
ble fuel. Dispose of safely.
3. Using clean engine oil, lightly lubricate the gasket
(C) and inner seal (D) on new fuel filter.
4. Screw on fuel filter and hand-tighten, following
instructions on filter.
5. Clean up any spilled fuel.
6. Turn on the main battery switch or reconnect the
battery.
7. Run the bilge blower for at least five minutes to
vent the engine compartment.
8. Start the engine and check for leakage.
9. Smell for fuel in the bilge.
10. Clean up the bilge until fuel cannot be detected
by smell.
VPA 7748131 English 09-2007