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5.5.7 Replacing the fuel filter element
5.5.7.1 Fuel filter
Removal
– Clean around the fuel filter.
– If the fuel tank has a "higher" location, put the
three way valve on the external fuel tank
connection in position 1 to connect the fuel supply
line to the internal fuel tank.
– The filter is self-draining (when the fuel tank is
located under the engine); wait a couple of
seconds before removing the filter cover and
filter.
– Remove the filter cover (1).
– Remove the O-ring (2) and filter (3).
Installation
– Install a new filter (3) and a new O-ring (2).
– Install the filter cover (1) and filter.
– If the fuel tank has a "higher" location, put the
three way valve on the external fuel tank
connection in position 2 to connect the fuel supply
line to the external fuel tank.
– Purge the fuel system according to the method,
described in “Bleeding fuel system”.
– Warm up the engine and perform a function check
in respect of any leakages.
5.5.7.2 Pre-fuel filter
Removal
– Clean around the pre-filter and the water
separator.
– Open the drain nipple (1) in the base of the water
separator.
– Tighten the drain nipple (1).
– Remove the lower part of the water separator (2).
– Remove the pre-filter (3); use a filter wrench.
– Clean the mating surfaces.
Observe all relevant environmental
and safety precautions.
Never leave spilled liquids such as
fuel, oil, water and cleansing agents
in or around the generator.
Observe all relevant environmental
and safety precautions.
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