Petrol Tank Filter; Tap Extension Fuel Filter - PowerTec PT6600ES Instruction Manual

Petrol Tank Filter

1. Stop the engine.
2. Turn fuel valve (12) to OFF position.
3. Petrol tank filter is located directly under petrol
cap. This protects impurities entering fuel tank
during refuelling.
4. Remove the filter and wash thoroughly in a
solvent.
5. Re-assemble.

Tap Extension Fuel Filter

A small fuel filter has been fitted to the inlet side of the
fuel valve (12), inside the tank. This tap extension fuel
filter (17) prevents any dirt in the fuel from entering
the fuel system. The following procedure explains the
removal of this filter in order to replace or clean it.
NOTE: The following procedure should be performed
in a well ventilated area, with no naked flames,
sparks, or cigarettes.Safety glasses should also be
worn and engine switch (11) set to the OFF position.
1. Completely empty the tank of fuel. Ensure the fuel
valve (12) is in the OFF position.
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PT6600ES PORTABLE GENERATOR
2. Compress the two wire arms of the hose clamp on
the outlet hose at the fuel valve (12) and slide the
clamp back from the end of the hose by approx.
25mm. Slide the fuel hose off the outlet of the fuel
valve (12).
3. Loosen the lock nut locking the fuel valve (12) on to
the tank. Unscrew the tap from the tank and
withdraw the tap from the tank. Be careful not to lose
the small seal on the thread of the tap.
4. Unscrew the tap extension fuel filter (17).
NOTE: This filter can be cleaned in petrol to
remove any build-up of dirt on the outside of the
filter, or the filter can be replaced. Do not operate
the generator without this filter in place. To replace
the filter after cleaning, or with a new filter, simply
screw the filter into the inlet side of the tap.
5. Ensuring the small seal is fitted to tap, thread
the tap back into the tank by a FULL 3 - 4 turns.
Orientate tap so outlet of tap is towards rear of
tank, and tap control is to right hand side of
tank. Holding tap firm, tighten lock nut, ensuring
seal is clamped between lock nut and tank.