Changing Fuel Filters - Mitsubishi S 12 R User And Maintenance Manual

Changing Fuel Filters

When handling fuel, make sure there are no flames near the engine.
Wipe any spilled fuel completely. Spilled fuel can ignite and cause fire.
1 Clean the area around the fuel filters.
2 Place a fuel receiving tray under the fuel filters.
3 Using the provided filter wrench, remove each
fuel filter.
4 Wipe fuel from the fuel filter cartridge mounting
surface of the filter bracket with a cloth.
5 Check the new fuel filter for proper seating of the
gaskets.
6 Apply clean fuel to the gaskets on the new fuel
filter.
7 Install the fuel filter. When the gasket contacts
the mounting surface on the filter bracket, fur-
ther rotate 3/4 to a full turn.
Do not use the filter wrench for the installation of
fuel filters.
Do not dent or scratch the fuel filter surfaces.
8 After installing the new fuel filter, bleed the fuel
system.
Note: Regarding bleeding of the fuel system, refer
to "Bleeding Fuel System" (6-16).
9 Start the engine and let it idle for several minutes.
10 Check the fuel filter mounting sections for fuel leakage. If fuel leakage is found, loosen the fuel filter and
check the gaskets for damage. If there is no gasket damage, retighten the fuel filter.
Chapter 6
PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Apply fuel
to gasket
fig.6-7 Changing fuel filters
fig.6-8 Fuel filter
6-5