340 FUEL SYSTEM
Periodic Service
GOVERNMENT REGULAT ION: Engine
fluids (oil, fuel, and coolant) may be a hazard
to human health and the environment.
Handle all fluids and other contaminated
materials (e.g. filters, rags) in accordance
with applicable regulations. Recycle
or dispose of engine fluids, filters, and
other contaminated m aterials according to
applicable regulations.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or
death, read all safety instructions in the "Safety
Information" section of this manual.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or
death, shift transmission to park or neutral, set
parking brake, and block w heels before doing
diagnostic or service procedures.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or
death, disconnect the main battery negative
terminal before disconnecting or connecting
electrical components.
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or
death, wear safety glasses with side shields.
Limit compressed air pressure to 207 kPa (30 psi).
WARNING: To prevent personal injury or
death, do not let engine fluids stay on your skin.
Clean skin and nails using hand cleaner and wash
with soap and water. Wash or discard clothing
and rags contaminated with engine fluids.
WARNING: To prevent p
ersonal injury or
death, do not smoke a
nd keep fuel away from
flames and sparks.
Fuel Strainer
1. Loosen drain valve b
elow strainer and drain fuel
intoasuitablecont
ainer. Dispose of properly.
Figure 522 Removing the fuel strainer
2. Use a 24 mm or 15/16 inch open end wrench to
remove the fuel strainer from fuel filter assembly.
Figure 523 Strainer and heater assembly
1. Fuel strainer
2. Heater assembly (optional)
3. Fuel bowl O-ring
3. Remove strainer for cleaning or replacement and
discard fuel bowl O-ring.
4. Clean all debris from fuel bowl or heater bowl.
5. Place new or cleaned strainer into fuel bowl.
6. Coat fuel bowl threads and a new O-ring with
clean fuel. Thread fuel bowl into fuel filter header
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Read all safety instructions in the "Safety Information" section of this manual before doing any procedures.
Follow all warnings, cautions, and notes.
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