Specifications

MAINTENANCE

SECTION 5

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Water Separating Fuel Filter

WARNING

Be careful when draining water separating fuel filter. Diesel fuel is flammable. Be

sure ignition key is OFF. Do not allow fuel to contact any hot surfaces which may

cause it to ignite. Do not allow sources of open flame in the area. Wipe up any spilled

fuel immediately. Dispose of fuel soaked rags, paper, etc. in an appropriate air tight,

fire retardant container. Fuel soaked items may spontaneously ignite and result in

a fire hazard which could cause serious bodily injury or death.

CAUTION

Any water entering the fuel injection system will disable the system. Check for wa-

ter in water separating fuel filter before starting, daily.

CAUTION

If water should enter the fuel injection system, take unit to an authorized Cummins

MerCruiser Diesel dealer / distributor IMMEDIATELY, so that corrosion and rusting

of the injectors and other components can be avoided.

Draining

The filter can be drained of water and small dirt particles by opening drain cap on bottom

of filter.

NOTE: To ensure complete draining, in warm weather open the drain cap before starting

daily operations. In cold weather, where there is a possibility that the condensed water will

freeze, drain the filter shortly after the end of daily operations.

NOTE: Place a suitable container under fuel filter to catch contaminated fuel and/or water.

Dispose of properly.

1. Open the drain by turning the drain cap counterclockwise (as viewed from the bottom

of the filter) until fuel starts draining. Do not remove the drain cap.

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Typical

a-Filter

b-Drain Cap

2. Drain until fuel is clear in appearance. Close the drain cap by turning clockwise. Tighten

securely.

3. Refer to Filling and fill the fuel filter.