Fuel System; Fuel Filter, Change - Volvo Penta D5 Operator's Manual

Maintenance
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Fuel System

Only use the grades of fuel recommended in the fuel
specification, refer to Technical Data, page 69.
Always observe the greatest cleanliness during
refueling and work on the fuel system.
All work on the injectors of the engine must be carried
out by an authorized Volvo Penta workshop.
WARNING!
Fire hazard. When carrying out work on the fuel system
make sure the engine is cold. A fuel spill onto a hot
surface or an electrical component can cause a fire.
Store fuel soaked rags so that they cannot cause fire.
WARNING!
Store fuel soaked rags and other flammable material
so that there is no danger of them catching fire. Fuel
soaked rags can ignite spontaneously under certain
conditions.
NOTICE!
The level in the fuel tank must when the tank is full be
max. 2 m above the fuel feed pump and when the tank
is empty max. 1.5 m below the pump.

Fuel filter, Change

Single fuel filter
1 Close the fuel shut-off valve.
2 Clean the filter bracket and place a receptacle
under the filter.
3 Unscrew the filter.
4 Make sure the new filter are absolutely clean and
that the gasket undamaged. Lightly moisten the
gasket with oil.
5 Screw on the filters by hand until they make contact
with the sealing surface. Then screw a further half
turn, not any more.
6 Open the shut-off valve.
7 Bleed the fuel system, refer to Fuel system,
bleeding, page 47.
8 Start the engine and make sure there are no leaks.
9 Leave the old filters to a destruction plant.
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