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SC213 Diesel Engines
FUEL FILTER ELEMENT
To Renew
1. Close the fuel tank cock, if the fuel tank is above the engine level.
2. Clean the filter assembly externally
3. Drain the fuel from fuel filter by loosening the drain plug.
4. Remove and discard the filter.
5. Apply clean engine oil to the surface of the rubber gasket (oil seal) in the new fuel filter.
6. Screw the filter to filter head.
7. Operate the priming pump on the filter and bleed the fuel system.
8. Start and run the engine. Check for any leakage.
Cautions:
a. It is important that only genuine fuel filter element is used
b. Do not allow dirt to enter into the fuel system.
c. Do not over tighten fuel line joints.
d. Use genuine washer/ seals to stop fuel leakage.
TO BLEED THE AIR FROM FUEL SYSTEM
1. Loosen the bleeding screw on top of the fuel filter element by two or three turns.
2. Operate the priming device until fuel free of air comes from the filter vent point.
3. Tighten the bleeding screw.
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