S250 Bobcat Loader
PM-18 Operation & Maintenance Manual
FUEL SYSTEM (CONT’D)
Fuel Filter
For the service interval for removing water from, or
replacing the fuel filter (See SERVICE SCHEDULE on
Page PM-5).
Figure PM-28
Loosen the drain (Item 1) [Figure PM-28] at the bottom
of the filter element to remove water from the filter.
Remove the filter element (Item 2) [Figure PM-28].
Clean the area around the filter housing. Put clean oil on
the seal of the new filter element. Install the fuel filter, and
hand tighten.
Remove air from the fuel system. (See Removing Air
From The Fuel System on Page PM-18.)
WARNING
Always clean up spilled fuel or oil. Keep heat, flames,
sparks or lighted tobacco away from fuel and oil.
Failure to use care around combustibles can cause
explosion or fire which can result in injury or death.
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Removing Air From The Fuel System
After replacing the filter element or when the fuel tank
has run out of fuel, the air must be removed from the fuel
system before starting the engine.
WARNING
Diesel fuel or hydraulic fluid under pressure can
penetrate skin or eyes, causing serious injury or
death. Fluid leaks under pressure may not be visible.
Use a piece of cardboard or wood to find leaks. Do
not use your bare hand. Wear safety goggles. If fluid
enters skin or eyes, get immediate medical attention
from a physician familiar with this injury.
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Figure PM-29
Open the vent (Item 1) [Figure PM-29] on the fuel filter
housing.
Squeeze the hand pump (priming bulb) (Item 2)
[Figure PM-29] until fuel flows from the vent with no air
bubbles.
Close the vent (Item 1) [Figure PM-29].
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