Owner`s manual

Draining Fuel/Water Separator Filter

There are two fuel filter assemblies. One is located on the

driver’s side of the engine. The best access to this water

drain valve is from under the hood. The second one is on

the under body, located in front of the rear axle above the

drive shaft on pick-up models. The Chassis Cab models

second filter location is on the frame behind the front

axle. The best access to this water drain valve is from

under the vehicle.

CAUTION!

• Do not drain the fuel/water separator filters when

the engine is running.

• Diesel fuel will damage blacktop paving surfaces.

Drain the filters into an appropriate container.

If water is detected in the water separator while the

engine is running, or while the ignition switch is in the

ON position, the “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” will

illuminate and an audible chime will be heard five times.

At this point you should stop the engine and drain the

water from both of the filters.

CAUTION!

If the “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” remains on, DO

NOT START the engine before you drain water from

the fuel filters to avoid engine damage.

If the “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” comes on and a

single chime is heard while you are driving, or with the

ignition switch in the ON position, there may be a

problem with your water separator wiring or sensor. See

your authorized dealer for service.

Upon proper draining of the water from both fuel filters,

the “Water In Fuel Indicator Light” will remain illumi-

nated for approximately 10 seconds. If the water was

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