Fuel Filter Maintenance; To Drain Water; To Replace The Filter - Sea Ray 52 Sundancer Owner's Manual

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UEL ILTER
A major cause of poor starting or power loss is the
result of a clogged filter element or a fuel system
air leak. Check that the filter lid and drain plug are
properly tightened.
Inspect or drain the collection bowl of water daily.
A. T D W
O RAIN ATER
1. Shut down the engine.
2. Loosen the T-handle on the top lid to break the
vacuum within the filter (see Fig. 5.5.1).
3. With a suitable collection container in place,
remove the drain plug and allow water and
contaminants to drain. (see Fig. 5.5.2).
4. Replace the drain plug and, if necessary, prime
the filter by removing the lid (see Fig. 5.6.1)
and filling the filter with clean fuel.
5. Replace the lid and tighten the lid T-handle by
hand only. Do not overtighten.
Replace the filter element at regular intervals or if a
power loss is detected.
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UEL YSTEM
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1. Shut down the engine.
2. Remove the lid .
3. Remove the old rubber lid seal and dispose of
the old seal properly.
4. Apply a coating of clean fuel or motor oil to the
rubber lid seal supplied with the new element.
5. Place the new seal in position on the lid.
6. Remove the filter element by holding the
molded handle and slowly pulling upward with
a twisting motion.
7. Insert the new filter element with a slow
downward twisting motion.
8. Fill the filter with clean fuel, then replace the lid.
Tighten the lid T-handle by hand only. Do not
overtighten.
9. Start the engine and check for any leaks.
10. Correct any leaks with the engine shut down.
It is recommended that spare filter elements be carried
aboard as contaminated fuel can easily plug a filter.
REFER TO THE ENGINE OPERATOR'S MANUAL
FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION.
AINTENANCE
T-HANDLE
TURBINE
SEE-THRU BOWL
HEAT
DEFLECTOR
DRAIN PLUG
F (F 5.6.1):
ILTER IG
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