Fuel Filter Element (Switching Cock Type) - Replace; Solenoid Fuel Pump Filter - Replace - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries L-Series Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Chapter 8 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Fuel filter element (switching cock type) - Replace

When handling fuel, make sure there are no open flames or other fire hazards near the engine.Wipe off any spilled
fuel completely. Spilled fuel can ignite and cause a fire.
1. Clean the area around the fuel filters.
2. Place a fuel tray under the fuel filter.
3. Turn the cock to "C" (close) position, stop fuel flow.
4. Remove ring nut and cup, chang the filter elemet
for a new one and then fix the ring nut.
5. Bleed air from the fuel filter.
Refer to
"Fuel system - Bleed air"
6. Turn the cock to "ON" position, start the engine and
let it idle for several minutes.
7. Check the fuel filter for fuel leakage. If leakage is
found, loosen ring nut and check O-ring for dam-
age.

Solenoid fuel pump filter - Replace

When handling fuel, make sure there are no open flames or other fire hazards near the engine.
Wipe off any spilled fuel completely. Spilled fuel can ignite and cause a fire.
1. Clean around the solenoid fuel pump.
2. Check the starter key is at the "OFF" position.
3. Place a fuel tray under the solenoid fuel pump.
4. Close the valve to stop fuel flow.
5. Remove the lower solenoid fuel pump cover.
6. Change the element for a new one.
7. Inspect if there is any damaged part, and if so,
change it for a new one.
8. Put all the parts back together in a reverse way.
9. Open the main valve of the fuel tank.
10. Turn the starter switch to the "ON" position.
11. Make sure that solenoid fuel pump clicks and fuel
starts to flow.
12. Check the solenoid fuel pump for fuel leakage. If
leakage is found, reassemble again.
13. Bleed air from the fuel system.
Refer to
"Fuel system - Bleed air"
8-6
(8-3).
(8-3).
Element
O-ring
Cup
Ring nut
Fig. 8-9 Fuel filter element (switching cock type) -
Replace
Fig. 8-10 Solenoid fuel pump filter - Replace
Cock
OFF
ON
Gasket
Filter
Gasket
Magnet
Cover

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