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MAINTENANCE
Main fuel filter
8. Place a pan under the main fuel filter (2) to
catch fuel.
9.Loosentheventplug(5)andthedrain
plug (6) to drain the fuel inside.
10. Remove the case (7) by using a filter
wrench.
11. Replace the seals with new ones and
lubricate the new seals with diesel fuel.
12. Put the new element (length of 131 mm /
5.2 in.) (4) in the case (7) and install by
hand until the seal makes contact with
the sealing surface.
13. Tighten the case (7) with the filter
wrench.
Tightening torque: 29.4 N·m (21.7 ft-lb.)
14. Bleed air.
Refer to “Bleeding air from the fuel
system” on page 6-8.
EVERY 500 HOURS