Replacing the Fuel
Filter/Water Separator
Service Interval: Every 500 hours
1.
Close the fuel-shutoff valve
the fuel tank.
Figure 34
1. Fuel-shutoff valve
2.
Clean the area where the filter canister mounts
(Figure
35).
3.
Place a drain pan under the fuel filter.
4.
Open the filter drain plug
Figure 35
1. Fuel filter/water separator
canister
5.
Unscrew the filter canister and dispose of it
according to local regulations.
(Figure
34) below
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(Figure
35).
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2. Filter-drain plug
6.
Screw the filter on by hand until the gasket
contacts the filter adapter, then tighten 1/2 to 3/4
turn further.
7.
Ensure that the filter-drain plug is closed. Open
the fuel-shutoff valve.
Inspecting the Fuel Lines
and Connections
Service Interval: Every 2 years
Inspect the fuel lines for deterioration, damage, or
loose connections.
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