Fuel Filter Replacement - Vetus M Series Operation Manual

6 Maintenance
27 Fuel filter removal
The fuel filter is to be replaced as a unit.
• Close the fuel stopcock.
• Remove the fuel filter, use a filter wrench.
Catch any fuel.
D
anger
Keep naked flames away when working on
the fuel system. Do not smoke!
28 Fuel filter installation
• Clean any debris from the filter carrier rim.
• Lubricate the rubber gasket sparingly with
clean engine oil.
• Fill the new filter with clean diesel fuel.
For fuel filter art. code see page 140.

Fuel filter replacement

Every 500 operating hours.
1
• Install the filter. When the rubber gasket
touches the housing, apply another tight-
ening of a half to three quarters of a turn
by hand.
• Open fuel stopcock.
• Check for leaks.
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