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Chapter 8 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Fuel filter - Replace
1. Clean the area around the fuel filters.
2. Prepare a drip pan, and place it under the fuel fil-
ters.
3. Using a filter wrench, remove the fuel filters.
4. Wipe off fuel on the fuel filter cartridge mounting
surface of the filter bracket with a waste cloth.
5. Check new fuel filters for proper seating of the gas-
ket.
6. Apply clean fuel to the gasket on the new fuel filter.
7. Install the fuel filter to the filter bracket. When the
gasket contacts the mounting surface of the filter
bracket, further rotate 3/4 to a full turn.
8. After installing the new fuel filter, bleed the fuel fil-
ter.
Note: For bleeding the fuel filter, refer to "Fuel filter -
Bleed air" (3-2).
9. Start the engine and let it idle for several minutes.
10. Make sure that there is no fuel leak during the en-
gine operation. If fuel leakage is found, loosen the
fuel filter and check the gaskets for damage. If
there is no damage, retighten the fuel filter.
Fig. 8-10 Fuel filter - Replace
Fig. 8-11 Fuel filter
Do not use the filter of which case has dents, as it
may be damaged during operation, and cause fuel
leakage that becomes fire hazard.
Do not use a filter wrench to install the fuel filter.
Do not dent or scratch the fuel filter surfaces.
Air vent plug
Gasket
Fuel filter
Apply fuel to
the gasket.
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