Draining Water; Sedimentor Sensor (Detector) - Ford TRADER Workshop Manual

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FUEL SYSTEM
SEDIMENTOR
Draining water
Note
• Drain water when the sedimentor warning light is
illuminated or when the float ring has risen near the
float level line.
1. Loosen the drain plug.
2. Loosen the air bleeder plug.
3. After all of the water has been drained, install the drain plug.
4. Pump the priming pump at the fuel filter until clear (no air
bubbles) fuel is expelled from the air bleeder plug. Tighten
the bleeder plug.
Inspection
1 . Visually check the sedimentor for damage and fuel leak-
age. Repair or replace, if necessary.
2. Check the position of the float ring. If the ring is near the
float level line, drain the water. .
SEDIMENTOR SENSOR (DETECTOR)
·1 nspection
1. Remove the sedimentor sensor from sedimentor.
2. Check continuity of the detector.
Float Continuity
Up
Yes
Down
No
Replacement
Warning
• Keep sparks, cigarettes, and open flames away from
the sedimentor.
1. Disconnect the terminals.
2. Remove the fuel hoses.
3. Remove the sedimentor.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.