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6.2.8 Clean / purge or Change Fuel
Pre-Filter
Clean (purge) - remove water:
z Turn off engine or, in the case of a change-
over filter, switch over to the other filter.
z Close the fuel stopcock or supply. (if
available)
z Open the bleed screw 1 on the cover 2
z Place the fuel collector underneath the fuel
pre-filter.
z Empty water and dirt from the bowl 6 by
opening (press in and turn slightly without
using force) the drain cock 8 and close the
drain cock 8 again
z Close the bleed screw 1 on the cover 2
again
z Bleed the fuel pipe according to
instructions, see 6.2.6 opposite.
Changing the filter element 5:
Change at least once a year or as required
(drop in performance also after purging)
z Turn off the engine or switch to other filter
in case of changeover filter
z Close the fuel stopcock or supply (if
available)
z Loosen the cover screws 3 diagonally
z Remove the cover 2
z Remove the spring cassette 4
z Remove the filter element 5 from the bracket
z Insert new filter element 5
z Place spring cassette 4 on the element
z Check that the cover seal is fit properly in
the cover 2 and check for damage (change
if necessary)
z Tighten the cover 2 with the screws 3
diagonally (torque 6 Nm)
z Check the cover 2 for proper fit and leaks
z Bleed the fuel system, see 6.2.4.
Naked flames are prohibited
when working on the fuel
system! Do not smoke!
Dispose of old fuel in an environ-
mentally friendly way!
The connection of a warning system
(lamp/horn) via contacts 7 is
specified. Immediate maintenance is
necessary when the warning system is
triggered.
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