Engine Fuel Filter Replacement - Volvo Penta 3.0GLP-C Owner's Manual

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Engine Fuel Filter Replacement

DANGER! The old fuel filter contains flamma-
ble fuel. Dispose of safely.
Run the bilge blower for at least five minutes to vent
the engine compartment, then start the engine and
check for leakage. Smell for fuel in the bilge. IF YOU
CAN SMELL FUEL, TURN THE ENGINE OFF IMME-
DIATELY — EXPLOSION AND FIRE ARE AN EX-
TREME DANGER. Clean up the bilge until fuel cannot
be detected by smell.
DANGER! Turn off the main battery switch or
disconnect the battery to prevent stray
sparks.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Unscrew fuel filter, remove, and discard.
3. Using clean engine oil, lightly lubricate the gasket
(C) and inner seal (D) on new fuel filter.
4. Screw on fuel filter and hand-tighten, following
instructions on filter.
5. Clean up any spilled fuel.
6. Turn on the main battery switch or reconnect the
battery.
7. Run the bilge blower for at least five minutes to
vent the engine compartment.
8. Start the engine and check for leakage.
9. Smell for fuel in the bilge.
DANGER! If you can smell fuel, turn the en-
gine off immediately - EXPLOSION AND FIRE
ARE AN EXTREME DANGER.
10. Clean up the bilge until fuel cannot be detected
by smell.
NOTE! A loud whining noise at idle may be due to a
restricted fuel filter causing a noisy fuel
pump. Operating the engine with a restricted
filter may damage the pressure regulator or
fuel pumps. See your Volvo Penta dealer if
the pump makes an unusual noise.
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