Operation and maintenance manual

70 SEBU7833-03
Maintenance Section
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
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Fuel System Primary Filter
(Water Separa
tor) Element -
Replace
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or elec-
trical components can cause a fire. To help pre-
vent possible injury, turn the start switch off when
changing fuel filters or water separator elements.
Clean up fuel spills immediately.
NOTICE
Do not allow dirt to enter the fuel system. Thoroughly
clean the are
a around a fuel system component that
will be disconnected. Fit a suitable cover over discon-
nected fuel system component.
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Illustration 45
(1) Screw
(2) Element
(3) Glass bowl
(4) S ensor connection
(5) Drain
(6) Bottom cover
1. Turn the fuel supply valve (if equipped) to the OFF
position.
2. Place a suitabl
e container under the water
separator. Clean the outside of the water
separator.
3. Open the drain (5). Allow the fluid to drain into
the container.
4. Tighten the drain (5) by hand pressure only.
5. Hold the eleme
nt (2) and remove the screw (1).
Remove the element and the glass bowl (3) from
the base. Discard the old element.
6. Clean the glass bowl (4). Clean the bottom cover
(6).
7. Install the new O ring seal. Install the bottom cover
onto the new element. Install the assembly onto
the base.
8. Install the screw (1) and tighten the screw to a
torque of 8 N
·m (6 lb ft).
9. Remove the container and dispose of the fuel
safely.
10. Open the fuel supply valve.
11. Prime the fuel system. Refer to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual, “Fuel System - Prime” for
more inform
ation.
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Fuel Syste
m Primary
Filter/Water Separato r - Drain
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or elec-
trical components can cause a fire. To help pre-
vent possible injury, turn the start switch off when
changing fuel filters or water separator elements.
Cleanupfuelspillsimmediately.
NOTICE
The water separator is not a filter. The water separa-
tor separa
tes water from the fuel. The engine should
never be allowed to run with the water separator more
than half full. Engine damage may result.
NOTICE
The water separator is under suction during normal
engine operation. Ensure that the drain valve is tight-
ened securely to help prevent air from entering the fuel
system.