Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
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Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire. To help prevent possible injury, turn the start switch off when changing fuel filters or water separator elements. Clean up fuel spills immediately. |
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Ensure that the engine is stopped before any servicing or repair is performed. |
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The water separator can be under suction during normal engine operation. Ensure that the drain valve is tightened securely to help prevent air from entering the fuel system. |
- Place a suitable container under the water separator in order to catch any fluid that might spill. Clean up any spilled fluid.
- Ensure that the outer body of the filter assembly is clean and free from dirt.
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Illustration 1 g02148370 Typical example - Install a suitable tube onto drain (3). Open the drain valve (2). Rotate the drain valve counterclockwise. Two full turns are required. Loosen vent screw (1).
- Allow the fluid to drain into the container.
- Tighten the drain valve clockwise by hand pressure only. Remove the tube and remove the container.
- Tighten the vent screw securely.
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