Mitsubishi Fuso CANTER Owner's Handbook Manual page 361

4. Using pliers
the fuel filter's drain plug
let water inside the filter drain out.
5. If only fuel starts flowing out, tighten the drain
plug by turning it clockwise.
Tightening torque
6. Turn the starter switch to "ON" position for 30
seconds to bleed the fuel system.
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7. Start the engine and check that fuel does not
leak. It may take up to 30 seconds to start the
engine.
WARNING
•
The drain contains not only water but also
fuel.
Be sure to wipe clean the surfaces around
the fuel filter to remove all splashed fuel.
Fuel remaining on the surfaces could
cause a fire.
•
Make sure fuel does not leak from the filter
or from related parts. Any fuel leakage
could cause a fire.
NOTE:
Air enters the fuel system while replacing the filter
element and will prevent the engine from starting.
When first starting the engine after replacing the fil-
ter element, hold the starter switch in the "ON" posi-
tion for 30 seconds to bleed air out of the system
and then crank the engine.
or other suitable tool, slightly turn
counterclockwise to
1.5 N·m (0.15 kgf·m)
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