Takeuchi TB285 - Replacing the Water Separator Filter <TB285

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MAINTENANCE
REPLACING THE WATER SEPARATOR
FILTER <TB285>
Warning
•Donotsmokeorpermitopenames
while handling fuel or working on the
fuel system.
•Stoptheengineinawell-ventilated
place and allow it to cool down before
performing maintenance.
•Cleanupspilledfuelimmediately.
1. Open the side cover.
2. Place a pan for catching the waste oil
under the drain hose.
3. Open the drain cock (1) and drain the fuel.
4. Remove the sensor (2).
5. Remove the filter (3).
6. Install the sensor (2) on the new filter.
7. Clean the surface to install the filter stand.
8. Apply a thin layer of oil on the packing of
the new filter.
9. Install the new filter by hand
10. Tighten 2/3 more turn after the filter
packing comes in contact with the
surface of installation.
· Tightening torque: 44.1 N·m (32.5 ft-lb.)
11. Bleed air.
Refer to “Bleeding air from the fuel
system” on page 6-8.
EVERY 500 HOURS