Mitsubishi S4S User Manual

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Chapter 8 PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Fuel filter (distributor type fuel injection pump) - Replace
1. Clean the area around the fuel filters.
2. Disconnect the fuel filter level sensor from its con-
nector.
3. Place a fuel tray under the fuel filter.
4. Loosen the drain plug and drain fuel from the fuel
filter.
5. Remove the level sensor from the fuel filter.
6. Remove the fuel filter element.
7. Wipe off fuel on the fuel filter element mounting
surface of the fuel filter body with a waste cloth.
8. Check new fuel filter elements for proper seating of
the gasket.
9. Install the fuel filter element to the filter body.
10. Using new O-ring, install the level sensor to the fuel
filter element.
11. After installing the new fuel filter, bleed the fuel sys-
tem.
Note: For bleeding fuel system, refer to "Fuel system
(distributor type fuel injection pump) - Bleed air"
(8-5).
12. Start the engine and let it idle for several minutes.
13. Make sure that there is no fuel leakage on mount-
ing sureface of fuel filter element. If fuel leakage is
found, loosen the fuel filter and check the gaskets
for damage. If there is no damage, retighten the
fuel filter.
Fig. 8-12 Fuel filter - Replace
When handling fuel, make sure there are no open
flames or other fire hazards near the engine.Wipe off
any spilled fuel completely.Spilled fuel can ignite and
cause a fire.
Do not use a filter with the dented case.Fillter dam-
age or fule leakage may occur and it can cause fire
hazard.
Do not dent or scratch the fuel filter surfaces.
Level sensor
Drain plug
O-ring
Element
Body
15±3N・m ｛1.53±0.3kgf・m｝
[11.06±2.21lbf・ft]
Element tightening torque

Mitsubishi S4S Specifications

General

Brand	Mitsubishi
Model	S4S
Category	Engine
Language	English