Operating Manual

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
4. Fuel system
4.1 Replacing the fuel filter
Replacement and maintenance as indicated in
the maintenance schedule, or sooner if engine
performance begins to fall.
Fuel filter
Operation_Pic_number:1
● Turn off the engine.
● Unscrew the filter cartridge (A).
● Collect any escaping fuel.
● Clean away any dirt from the sealing surface
of the filter support.
● Lightly oil the oil seals or spray with diesel.
● Tighten the filter cartridge by hand until the
seal is in contact.
● Tighten the housing cover by another half
turn (to 25 Nm).
● Start engine. Check for leaks.
NOTE:
Used fuel filters should be treated as special
waste.
DANGER:
Never allow naked flames when
working on the fuel system.
Do not smoke.
Fig.8
Fuel filter - manual displacement
pump
Operation_Pic_number:1
● Turn off the engine.
● Unscrew the housing cover.
● Collect any escaping fuel.
● Clean away any dirt from the sealing surface
of the filter support.
● Change the filter element.
● Lightly oil the oil seal or spray with diesel.
● Tighten the housing cover.
● Start engine.
● Check for leaks.
Fig.9