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Service Manual Mitsubishi SL-Series diesel engines
Version 08/2004
FUEL FILTER
ENGLISH
FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
43 FUEL FILTER
1. Normally, the fuel filter is not to be disassembled.
Only element removal for cleaning or replacement
is recommended.
2. When installing the valve lever after washing, coat
the O-ring for the lever with silicone oil and the
washer with grease.
Parts fuel filter:
1. Ring nut
2. Cup
3. O-ring
4. Element
5. Lever plate
6. Washer
7. Valve lever
8. O-ring
9. Packing
10. Valve seat
11. Filter body
Parts fuel filter:
1. Ring nut
2. Cup
3. O-ring
4. Element
5. O-ring
6. Valve lever
7. O-ring
8. Spring
9. Valve
10. Filter body
Do not attempt to disassemble the cartridge type fuel
filter. Check the filter for contamination or damage and
replace it as an assembly if necessary
Figure 244 Fuel filter
Coat with silicone oil
Coat with grease
Do not
remove
Check for water
and sediment
Wash in diesel fuel every
100 sevice hours. Replace
every 500 service hours
Figure 245 Fuel filter
Check for water and
sediment accumulation
Wash in diesel fuel every
100 sevice hours. Replace
every 400 service hours
Do not
remove
Air vent screw
Figure 246 Fuel filter (cartridge type)
Air vent screws
Check for water and
sediment accumulation
To p u mp
From
fuel tank
Priming
sequence
Replace every 400
service hours