Replace Fuel Filter - Hitachi EX27U Operator's Manual

Replace Fuel Filter

--- every 500 hours
1. For safety and to protect the environment, always use
proper containers when draining fuel. Do not pour
fuel onto the ground, down a drain or into a stream,
pond or lake. Dispose of waste fuel properly.
2. Close cock (6).
3. Remove ring nut (3) and filter cap (4).
4. Clean filter cap (4).
5. Install new filter element (2), filter cap (4) and ring nut
(3).
6. Loosen plug (5) to bleed air.
7. Tighten plug (5) when fuel flows from the plug hole.
8. Turn the key switch ON and hold for 10 to 15 sec-
onds to engage automatic bleeding.
9. Start the engine and check for fuel leakage.
MAINTENANCE
6
1
7-41
5
2
4
3
EX27u, EX35u
EX50u
M503-07-038
M589-07-013
6
1
M573-07-001