7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE
7.40 MHL360 E
7.7.3.3 Changing fuel filters
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Place a suitable container under the fuel
filters (282/1).
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Clean the outside of the fuel filter cartridg-
es (282/1).
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Unscrew the filter cartridges (using a tight-
ening strap wrench if necessary).
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Collect the fuel and dispose of filter car-
tridges according to regulations.
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Clean the filter heads and check their con-
dition.
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Wet the seals or fuel filter cartridges with
oil or diesel fuel.
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Screw on the new fuel filter cartridges and
tighten firmly by hand.
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Tighten the fuel filter cartridges another ½
turn.
There is no need to vent the fuel system.
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After a trial run, check the fuel filter for
leaks.
Fig. 282 Fuel filter