MAINTENANCE
SECTION 5
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Draining
The engine mounted water separating fuel filter can be drained of water and small dirt
particles by opening drain cap on bottom of filter.
NOTE: To ensure complete draining, in warm weather drain the filter before starting daily
operations. In cold weather, where there is a possibility that the condensed water will freeze,
drain the filter shortly after the end of daily operations.
NOTE: Place a suitable container under fuel filter to catch contaminated fuel and/or water.
Dispose of properly.
1. Place a container under the drain cap on the filter.
2. Open the drain by turning the drain cap counterclockwise (as viewed from the bottom
of the filter) until fuel starts draining. Do not remove the drain cap.
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c-Drain cap
3. Drain until fuel is clear in appearance.
4. Close the drain cap by turning clockwise. Tighten securely.
5. Refer to Filling and fill the fuel filter.