25. Procedures for Maintenance
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Also perform the maintenance every 50, 100, and 200 service hours.
25-8-1. Replacing the fuel filter element
Things to prepare
• Container for fuel waste
1) Open the engine hood.
2) Place the container for fuel waste under the fuel filter (1).
3) After setting the fuel filter (1) cock to the closed position,
loosen the retainer ring (2) to remove the cup, and re-
move the element.
4) Clean the cup using light oil or a washing agent and in-
stall a new element.
Replace the O-ring when replacing the element.
5) After replacing the fuel filter element, release air from
the fuel circuit in accordance with the procedure de-
scribed on the next page.
6) After completing the air release procedure, start the en-
gine and check that there are no fuel leaks or abnormal-
ities.
After checking that, stop the engine and close the en-
gine hood.
25-8. Maintenance every 400 service hours
• Keep sparks, flames and lit cigarettes away.
• At operating temperature, the engine compo-
nents are hot and can cause a burn.
• Disconnect the battery and replace the element
after the engine has cooled sufficiently.
• Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or elec-
trical components could cause a fire.
• Drain the fuel from the fuel filter into a container
before removing the fuel filter.
020295-00X
(1)
Loosen
Open
Close
Tighten
020302-00E
(1)
(2)
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