Diesel Engine; Fuel Filter And Priming Pump (Eu) - SSANGYONG STAVIC 2006 Owner's Manual

FUEL FILTER AND PRIMING PUMP (EU)

Plug opening direction
Plug closing direction
Fuel filter
Water drain plug
Connector
Priming pump
Water Separating Function
If the water in fuel gets into the engine and fuel system, it may cause
serious damage to the fuel system. The fuel filter offers the water
separating function to block the inflow of water. When the water level
inside water separator in fuel filter exceeds a certain level, the warn-
ing light comes on the buzzer sounds. If these conditions occur, im-
mediately drain the water from fuel filter. For draining procedures, re-
fer to the "How to drain the water from fuel filter" section in this manual.
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
• Change the fuel filter at every 30,000 km of driving.
• Drain the water from fuel filter whenever changing the engine oil.
• After changing the fuel filter or draining the water, perform the pumping
operation of the priming pump until it becomes rigid.
CAUTION
• Change the fuel filter according to the specified service interval.
• Drain the water from fuel filter whenever changing the engine oil.
• After changing the fuel filter or draining the water, perform the pumping
operation of priming pump until it becomes rigid.
Fuel filter
Priming Pump Operating Conditions
1. when completely consumed the fuel
2. after draining the water from the fuel filter
3. after replacing the fuel filter
Before starting the engine, perform the pumping operation of priming
pump until it becomes rigid to fill up the fuel pump with fuel.

DIESEL ENGINE