Cleaning Electric Fuel Pump Screen - Piper Cherokee Six Service Manual

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PIPER CHEROKEE SIX SERVICE MANUAL
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1. COVER
2. GASKET, COVER
3.
MAGNET
4. FILTER
5. RETAINER
6. WASHER
7. "O"
RING
8.
CUP VALVE
9. SPRING
10.
PLUNGER
1 1. TUBE,
PLUNGER
12. PUMP
BODY
Figure 8-7. Pulsate (Plunger) Fuel Pump
8-26. CLEANING ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP SCREEN (PA-32-260). (Refer to Figure 8-7.)
a. Turn the fuel selector to the off position.
b. Remove the floor panel that is located directly aft of the main spar by removing the
center seats, seat belt attachments and screws that secure the panel. Lift the panel and
remove it from the airplane.
c. Remove the cover of the fuel pump box located in the left side of the opening.
d. Remove the safety wire that secures the cover (1) on the pump.
e. Turn the cover on the pump in a counterclockwise direction and remove.
f.
Usually the fuel pump filter (4) comes off with the fuel pump cover, although it
may stick inside the fuel pump. Carefully remove the filter and rinse it in acetone, gasoline
or kerosene to thoroughly clean it. If the gasket (2) is badly compressed or damaged, replace
it.
g. Clean the fuel pump cover and magnet (3) in the same manner as the screen.
h. Replace the fuel pump filter, gasket and cover. Secure the cover with safety wire.
Revised: 7/29/77
FUEL SYSTEM
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