6.7 Fuel Filter
Fire hazard. When carrying out work on the fuel
system make sure the engine is cold. A fuel spill
onto a hot surface or an electrical component
can cause a fire. Store fuel soaked rags so that
they cannot cause fire.
IMPORTANT
:
Always observe the greatest cleanliness during
refueling and work on the fuel system.
Only use the grades of fuel recommended in
the fuel specification.
Draining condensate, fuel system
NOTICE! Put a collection vessel under the fuel
filter tocollect the condensate and fuel.
1 Open the drain nipple in the base of the fuel
pre-filter.
2 Tighten the drain tap when fuel without water
starts to run out.
Fire hazard. When carrying out work on the fuel system
make sure the engine is cold. A fuel spill onto a hot
surface or an electrical component can cause a fire.
Store fuel soaked rags so that they cannot cause fire.
IMPORTANT:
Do not fill the new fuel filter with fuel before assembly.
There is a risk that contamination could get into the
system and cause malfunctions or damage.
1 Clean round the fuel filter.
2 Remove the filter with a suitable filter remover.
Collect any spilled fuel in a collection vessel.
3 Clean the filter mating surface on the filter bracket.
4 Lubricate the seal with diesel fuel and install the
new fuel filter. Tighten the fuel filter in accordance
with the instructions on the fuel filter.
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