Volvo Penta KAD32 Instruction Book page 42

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Fuel filter. Replacement
Clean the filter mounting. To avoid fuel spills put a
plastic bag over the filter before it is unscrewed. Un-
screw the filter. Moisten the filter rubber gasket with a
little oil. Screw on the new filter by hand until it is in
contact with the mating surface. And then a further
half turn but no more! Vent fuel system. Deposit the
old filter at a properly designated disposal site.
Start the engine and check for leaks.
WARNING! Approaching a running engine is dan-
gerous. Watch out for rotating components and
hot surfaces.
Fuel pre-filter. Replacing filter insert
Close fuel cock at the fuel tank. Position a container
under the fuel filter.
Remove the cover by slackening off screw (1). Re-
place insert and reinstall cover. Open fuel cock. Vent
fuel system. Deposit the old filter insert at a prop-
erly designated disposal site.
Start the engine and check for leaks.
WARNING! Approaching a running engine is dan-
gerous. Watch out for rotating components and
hot surfaces.
Fuel filter and fuel pre-filter. Draining
The fuel pre-filter is an accessory.
Position a container under the fuel filter. On the fuel
filter first open the venting screw (1) approximately 4
turns. Drain off water and contaminants using the
cock/plug at the bottom of the filter. Vent fuel sys-
tem.
IMPORTANT! Wait a few hours after the engine
has been turned off before draining the filter.