Operation Manual

Workshop maintenance
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FUEL FILTER RENEWAL
Petrol engines
Before carrying out any work on the fuel
system, it is essential that you have read and
understood the precautions listed at the
beginning of the section (see ’Fuel system
safety’).
The fuel filter is located next to the fuel pump
on the right hand side of the chassis (when
viewed from the rear).
• Turn the starter switch to position ’0’ and
disconnect the battery negative lead.
NOTE: On 110 models the fuel filter is located
behind a protectivecover (as illustrated
above). To removethe cover, unscrew the
three bolts (1).
• Unscrew the centre bolt (2) and withdraw
the filter bowl (3).
• Remove the small sealing ring (4) and
withdraw the element (8).
• Remove the large sealing ring (5) and
discard the old element.
• Clean the filter bowl with clean fuel, ensure
the centre and top sealing rings (7) are in
good condition. Replace if necessary.
• Fit the new element (small hole
downwards) and refit the small and large
sealing rings (4 and 5).
• Replace filter bowl and tighten the centre
bolt.
• Connect the battery negative lead.
• Start the engine and check for leaks.