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Fuel System Primary Filter/
Water Separator - Drain
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electri-
cal components can cause a fire. To help prevent
possible injury, turn the start switch off when
changing fuel filters or water separator elements.
Clean up fuel spills immediately.
NOTICE
Ensure that the engine is stopped before any servic-
ing or repair is performed.
NOTICE
The water separator can be under suction during nor-
mal engine operation. Ensure that the drain valve is
tightened securely to help prevent air from entering
the fuel system.
1. Place a suitable container under the water
separator in order to catch any fluid that might spill.
Clean up any spilled fluid.
2. Ensure that the outer body of the filter assembly is
clean and free from dirt.
Illustration 66 g03374226
Typical example
3. Install a suitable tube onto drain (3). Open the drain
valve (2). Rotate the drain valve counterclockwise.
Two full turns are required. Loosen vent screw (1).
Note: Two complete rotations of the valve will release
the valve from the filter element.
4. Allow the fluid to drain into the container.
5. Engage the threads of the valve into the filter
element and tighten the drain valve by hand
pressure only. Tighten vent screw securely.
6. Remove the tube and remove the container.
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Fuel System Secondary Filter -
Replace
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electri-
cal components can cause a fire. To help prevent
possible injury, turn the start switch off when
changing fuel filters or water separator elements.
Clean up fuel spills immediately.
NOTICE
Ensure that the engine is stopped before any servic-
ing or repair is performed.
Refer to Systems Operation, Testing, and
Adjusting, “Cleanliness of Fuel System
Components” for detailed information on the
standards of cleanliness that must be observed
during ALL work on the fuel system.
Remove the Element
1. Turn the fuel supply valve (if equipped) to the OFF
position before performing this maintenance.
2. Place a suitable container under the fuel filter in
order to catch any fuel that might spill. Clean up
any spilled fuel. Clean the outside body of the filter
assembly.
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Maintenance Recommendations
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
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