JUNTTAN Routine service section
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7.6.1 DRAINING AND DE-AIRING OF THE FUEL FILTER AND THE
WATER SEPARATOR
n WARNING
Drain the water and fuel into container, and dispose of it in accordance with local
environmental regulations.
Draining of the fuel filter:
• Stop the engine.
• Use your hand to open the drain valve.
• Turn the valve (1) counter-clockwise
approximately 3-
1
/
2
turns until the valve drops
down 25.4 mm (1 in) and drain occurs.
• Drain the filter sump until clear fuel is visible.
• When closing the valve (1) do not over
tighten it. Over tighten can damage the
threads.
• To close the valve (1), lift the valve and turn
clockwise until it is hand-tight.
• See also instructions in the engine operations
manual.
Draining of the water separator:
• Stop the engine.
• Open bleed valve on top of the filter lid.
• Drain water and particulate by opening the valve (2).
• Drain the fuel until the dirt and water are removed from the filter and the
bowl.
• Close the valve (2).
• Close the bleed valve on top of the filter lid.
• Start the engine.
De-airing of the fuel filter:
De-air the fuel filter after adding fuel or changing the filter
element.
o Open the screw (1) slightly.
o Unscrew the pump handle (2) and pump until clean
fuel comes through the screw.
o Close the screw (1).
De-airing of the water separator:
De-air the water separator after adding fuel.
• De-air the by opening the screw (1) slightly.
• De-air the water separator until clean fuel comes
through the screw.
• Close the screw (1).
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