72 SEBU8121
Maintenance Section
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
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Fuel System Primary
Filte r/Water
Separator - D rain
Fuel leaked or s pilled onto hot surfaces or elec-
trical components can cause a fire. To help pre-
vent possible injury, turn the start switch off when
changing fuel filters or water separator elements.
Clean up fuel spills immediately.
NOTICE
The water separator is not a filter. The water separa-
tor separates water from the fuel. The engine should
never be a llo
wed to run with the water separator more
than half full. Engine damage may result.
NOTICE
The water separator is under suction during normal
engine operation. Ensure that the drain valve is tight-
ened securely to help prevent air from entering the fuel
system.
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Illustration 40
(1) Screw
(2) Elemen
t
(3) Glass b
owl
(4) Sensor
connection
(5) Drain
(6) Bottom c
over
1. Place a suitable container below the water
separator
.
2. Open the drain (5). Allow the fluid to drain into the
container
.
3. When clean fuel drains from the water separator
close the d
rain (5). Tighten the drain by hand
pressure only. Dispose of the drained fluid
correctly.
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