IHI 15VX Operation Manual page 81

Water Sedimenter
Maintenance intervals :
• Check Level: Daily
• Drain the Water and Sediment : When the float
floated up to the bottom of the filter in the
sedimenter.
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces
cancause a fire.
The water sedimenter is located on the rear of
theengine.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Turn the fuel stop lever to the "closed"
position.
3. Loosen the ring nut
and the filter
4. Drain water and sediment into suitable
container.
NOTE: Always dispose of drained fluids as
established by local regulations.
5. Clean the inside surfaces of the body
bowl .
6. Clean the filter
7. Inspect the O ring
if they are worn or damaged.
8. Install a filter
and float into the bowl. Install the bowl to
the body. Tighten ring nut
9. Turn the fuel stop lever to the "opened"
position.
10. Priming the system. There should be enough
fuel in the system to allow the engine to start.
Keep the engine start switch key at ON for a
period of 20 seconds. which operates the fuel
pump and priming automatically.
NOTE: Do not start the engine until all fuel system
service is completed.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
and remove the bowl
.
.
on bowl Replace them
to the body. Install a spring
.
3 – 12
Water sedimenter
"Closed"
"Opened"
and
Body
Water sedimenter
DAILY
Filter
Float
Filter
Spring
Float
O ring
Ring
Bowl