MQ Power WHISPERWATT DCA10SPX4 Operation Manual page 34

FUEL FILTER
Inspect all fuel lines every 50 hours of operation. Clean the
fuel filter every 100 hours of operation or once a month to
remove dust or water.
Cleaning The Fuel Filter
1. Place the fuel cock lever (Figure 40) in the OFF
(closed) position.
Figure 40. Fuel Filter Disconnection
2. Disconnect the fuel lines (Figure 40) from the fuel filter.
3. Unscrew the filter bowl from the filter head (Figure 41).
Figure 41. Fuel Filter Disassembly
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4. Wipe the inside of the fuel filter bowl with a clean cloth
to remove any foreign matter or debris that may have
accumulated. Rinse with diesel fuel.
5. Remove the paper element (Figure 41) from the fuel
filter and rinse with diesel fuel.
6. Reinstall the paper element and filter bowl onto the
filter head. Tighten the retaining ring by hand.
7. Reconnect the fuel lines to the fuel filter.
8. Air bleed the fuel system. Refer to Air Bleeding the
Fuel System in the Kubota engine owner's manual.
Fuel Filter Cartridge Replacment
„ Replace the fuel filter cartridge every 400 hours of
operation.
„ Apply fuel oil thinly over the gasket and tighten the
cartridge into position by hand only.
„ Air bleed the fuel system. Refer to Air Bleeding the Fuel
System in the Kubota engine owner's manual.
MAINTENANCE