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Section 3 Routine Maintenance
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Section 3
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Issue 1
Engine (continued)
Changing the Fuel Filter Element
1 Stop the Engine
Stop the engine and remove the key.
2 Disconnect the Battery
3 Open the Engine Compartment
Locate the fuel filter element A.
4 Remove the Element
Using a chain wrench, unscrew the filter element from
the filter head. Avoid spilling the fuel retained in the
element.
5 Fit the New Element
Smear the new filter element sealing ring with fuel oil
and hand tighten onto filter head. Use a chain wrench
to tighten by a further 2/3 turn.
Cleaning the Lift Pump Strainer
1 Stop the Engine
Switch off the engine and remove the key.
2 Disconnect the battery
3 Open the Engine Compartment
Locate the priming pump B.
4 Remove the Pump Strainer
Unscrew banjo bolt C and remove complete with
strainer D.
5 Clean the Strainer
! WARNING
When using compressed air, wear safety glasses and
gloves. Do not direct compressed air at your skin.
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Blow clean with compressed air and then rinse in
clean fuel oil.
6 Refit the Pump Strainer
Insert the clean strainer into the banjo bolt and refit
the bolt to secure the pump feed pipe. Do not
overtighten.
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