Operating instructions

6.8 Fuel Filter
6.8.1 Fuel filter – Replacement
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use Part No. Qty.
Filter wrench
F30379104 1
Engine oil
Easy-change filter
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
WARNING
Fuels are combustible.
Risk of fire and explosion!
• Avoid open flames, electrical sparks and ignition sources.
• Do not smoke.
Replacing the fuel filter
1. Remove easy-change filter using filter
wrench.
2. Clean the sealing face of the filter head.
3. Slightly lubricate seal on the easy-change
filter.
4. Screw on the easy-change filter by hand
until the seal makes contact and tighten fin‐
ger-tight.
5. Replace other easy-change filters in the
same way.
6. Vent the fuel system (→ Page 125).
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