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Fuel Filter Cleaning / Replacement
The procedure for cleaning or renewing the fuel filter is as follows;
Park the machine on a firm level site, switch the engine off and open the engine cover.
Close the fuel supply tap located on the filter housing.
Place a suitable container under the filter assembly and unscrew the filter bowl securing ring
using a filter key.
Carefully remove filter bowl using the container underneath to catch spilled fuel - retain
sealing ring for subsequent re-attachment.
Remove and clean (or renew) the filter element.
Clean out the inside of the filter bowl using a clean rag.
Re-install the filter and refit the filet bowl ensuring the sealing ring is fitted.
Screw the filter bowl securing ring to a point where the sealing ring seats on the housing and
tighten further third of a turn.
Open tap to restore the fuel supply to the filter.
Unscrew the breather screw on the fuel filter by approximately one turn.
Place a collecting bowl under the fuel filter.
Turn ignition key to position 1, this will switch on the electric fuel pump.
Allow the pump to run until fuel (free of bubbles) begins to flow from the breather screw.
Screw the breather screw back in.
Start the engine.
Check components to ensure there is no fuel leakage.
WARNING: Do not allow the starter motor to run for more than 30 seconds at a time if the engine
fails to start – allow at least 2 minutes before re-starting.
Fuel Filter Fuel Supply Tap
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