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Maintenance Section
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
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Illustration 41
Typical ex
ample
1. Place a suitable container below the primary fuel
filter ass
embly (1).
2. Remove the drain plug (2). Allow the fluidtodrain
into the c
ontainer. Check the O ring seal on the
drain plug for damage. If necessary, replace the
O ring seal.
3. When clean fuel drains from the primary fuel filter
install the drain plug. Tighten the drain plug to the
followi
ng torque 1.2 N·m (11 lb in). Dispose of the
drained fluid correctly.
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Fuel System Primary Filter
(Water Separator) Element -
Replace
Fuel leaked or spille d 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
Do not allow dir
t to enter the fuel system. Thoroughly
clean the area around a fuel system component that
will be disconnected. Fit a suitable cover over discon-
nected fuel sy
stem component.
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Illustration 42
Typical example
1. Turn the fuel supply valve (if equipped) to the
OFF position. Place a suitable container under the
primary fuel filter assembly. Clean the outside of
the primary fuel filter assembly.
2. Drain the primary fuel filter. Refer to this Operation
and Maintenance Manual, “Fuel System Primary
Filter/Water Separator - Drain” in order to drain
the primary fuel filter.
3. Remove the filter bowl (1) from the assembly.
Remove the filter element and the old O ring seal.
Discard both items. Clean the filter bowl.