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• Replace the filter element and O-rings with new parts.
• Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the O-rings. Install the O-rings
onto the case.
CAUTION
• The use of non-genuine filter elements will lead to engine
problems. Be sure to use only genuine parts.
• To help prevent fuel injection problems, keep the fuel filter
and hoses free from contamination.
• Install a torque wrench to and tighten the case to the spec-
ified torque.
• Tighten the drain plug to the specified torque. With the plug cor-
rectly installed, bleed air from the fuel system.
• Start the engine and ensure that there is no fuel leakage.
• If there is fuel leakage, remove and install the fuel filter correctly.
7. Cleaning of Gauze Filter
Tightening torque (Unit: N·m {kgf·m})
• Remove the eyebolt in the middle of fuel piping.
• Pull out the gauze filter from the removed eyebolt.
• Wash the gauze filter with light oil.
• After washing, install the gauze filter in the reverse order.
• Bleed air from the fuel system.
• Start the engine and check for fuel leakage.
WARNING
• Thoroughly wipe up any spilled fuel, otherwise it may catch
fire.
• Fuel is highly flammable. Keep it away from flames and
sources of heat.
Mark Parts to be tightened Tightening torque Remarks
– Eyebolt 25 to 29 {2.5 to 3.0} –
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