Cleaning The Water Separator; Draining Water From The Fuel Reservoir - Kubota U17-3a Operating Instructions Manual

Maintenance
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Manually screw in the new filter.
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Reset the cock vertically to the O position.
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Bleed the fuel system (page 72).

Cleaning the water separator

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Open the engine compartment cover (page 74).
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Set the cock (3) horizontally to the C position.
Place a cleaning cloth under the water separator to
prevent fuel from spilling on the ground.
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Remove the filter cup retainer (1) while holding the cup (2).
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Remove the cup.
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Empty the cup (4) and clean it with clean diesel fuel.
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Replace the sealing ring (2).
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Apply a light coat of diesel fuel onto the sealing ring.
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Assemble the components in the order shown. Make sure to
insert the floater (1). Tighten the filter cup retainer (3) by
hand. Do not use a tool.
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Reset the cock vertically to the O position.
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Bleed the fuel system (page 72). Check the water separator
for leaks at the same time.

Draining water from the fuel reservoir

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Place a container with a minimum capacity of 25 L under
the fuel drain plug.
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Remove the drain plug (1) and drain the water.
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Install the drain plug with a new sealing ring on it.
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