Every 500 Hours - Takeuchi TL220 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
Every 500 Hours
Replacing the Fuel Filter
AwARNING
• Do not smoke or permit open flames
while handling fuel or working on the
fuel system.
• Stop the engine in a well-ventilated
place and allow it to cool before
performing maintenance.
• Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
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1. Open the engine hood.
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1. Tilt up the canopy.
2. Place a pan under the filter (1).
3. Using a filter wrench, turn the filter (1)
counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Clean the surface of installation of the
filter stand.
5. Apply a thin layer of oil to the packing of
the new filter.
6. Install the new filter by hand.
7. Tighten one more turn after the filter
packing comes in contact with the surface
of installation.
8. Bleed the air.
Refer to page 161 , "Bleeding the Air from
the Fuel System."