Changing Fuel Filters - Volvo Penta TAMD103A Operator's Manual

Changing fuel filters

Clean the filter bracket and place a receptacle under
the filter.
NOTE! Leave the old filters to a destruction plant.
Standard fuel filters
1. Unscrew the filters.
2. Make sure the new filters are absolutely clean and
that the gaskets are free from faults. Apply a little
oil to the gaskets.
3. Screw on the filters by hand until they make con-
tact with the sealing surface. Then screw a further
half turn, not any more!
4. Bleed the fuel system as described above.
5. Start the engine and check for leaks.
Switchable type fuel filter
Switchable fuel filters can be changed while running
as the flow of fuel can be cut off to one filter at a time.
WARNING! Working on or approaching a running
engine is a safety hazard. Beware of rotating
parts and hot surfaces.
1. Put the lever (2) in its right-hand end position.
2. Unscrew the left-hand fuel filter. Use a filter wrench
if necessary.
3. Screw on the filters by hand until they make con-
tact with the sealing surface. Then screw a further
half turn, not any more!
4. Open the left-hand bleed screw (1) on the filter
bracket. Put the lever in operating position (straight
up). Close the bleed screw when the fuel running
out is free from air.
5. Put the lever in its left-hand end position and
change the right-hand fuel filter in the same way.
Maintenance: Fuel system
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