SERVICE
Service - 40
Servicing The Fuel Filter/Water Separator
The fuel lter/water separator is located underneath
the air lter. Water and sediment can be observed
through the glass bowl on the bottom of the lter.
1. Drain water through the valve (A).
2. Remove sediments through the plug opening (B).
A
B
C
Changing The Fuel Filter
1. Park the power unit on a level surface.
2. Engage the parking brake and shut o the engine.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
4. Turn the fuel shut-o valve to the O position.
5. Remove the rear panel.
6. Remove the fuel lter canister (C).
7. Replace the fuel lter element.
8. Install the fuel lter canister.
9. Turn the fuel shut-o valve to the On position.
10. Prime the fuel system, if necessary.
Priming The Fuel System
1. Turn the ignition key to the On position for about
30 seconds. The operator should hear the fuel
pump operating.
2. Start the power unit. Repeat step 1 if necessary.
Checking The Fan (Alternator) Belt
1.
WARNING
Avoid Personal Injury!
Fingers or loose clothing can get caught in rotat-
ing parts. Shut o the power unit engine, remove
the ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop rotating before working on the power unit.
Park the power unit on a level surface.
2. Engage the parking brake and shut o the engine.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch and
allow the engine to cool.
4. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the O
position.
5. Remove the top hood panel to access the
engine compartment.
A
B
6. Check the fan belt (A)
for excessive wear,
cracks, or damage.
Replace if necessary.
7. Check the fan belt
for proper tension.
Depress the belt
halfway (B) between
the drive pulley and
the alternator pulley
and measure the belt
deection at the speci-
ed force 22 lbf (98 N,
10 kgf). The belt deection should measure 1/4
to 3/8 inches (7 to 9 mm). If the belt deection is
not within specications, the belt tension must
be adjusted.
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