Volvo Penta 4.3GL Instruction Book page 53

B
B
A
Flame trap
The flame trap (B) should be cleaned annually. Rem-
ove flame trap and clean in kerosene or other sol-
vent. Blow through with compressed air and check
for damage. Reinstall flame trap, check that flame
trap is securely mounted.
WARNING! To avoid the danger of an explosi-
on or fire in the engine compartment, the engine
must always have an undamaged flame trap se-
curely installed.
Fuel filter, replacement.
3.0 models
Engine 3.0 has a ceramic fuel filter (A) located in the
fuel pump.
WARNING! Accumulation of water and other
fuel contaminations may form corrosive com-
pounds that can damage the fuel filter bowl, and
result in fuel leakage. Annually clean and in-
spect the fuel filter bowl. If there are any signs
of deterioation, replacement is required to avoid
risk of explosion or fire.
Loosen yoke screw and remove filter bowl, spring
and ceramic filter (A). Remove bowl gasket (B)
and discard.
Wash bowl and ceramoc filter thoroughly with cle-
an solvent and blow dry.
Inspect filter bowl. Replace if there are any signs
of corrosion or deterioration.
Reassemble using a new gasket (B). Tighten filter
bowl screw securely.
Clean up any spilled fuel. Start the engine and
check for leakage.
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