135
MAINTENANCE
Replacing the Fuel Filter
WARNING
� Do not smoke or permit open flames
while handling fuel or working on the
fuel system.
�
Stop the engine in a well-ventilated
place and allow it to cool down before
performing maintenance.
�
Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
1. Open the right side cover.
2. Using a filter wrench, turn the filter (1)
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Clean the surface of installation of the filter
stand.
4. Apply a thin layer of oil to the packing of
the new filter.
5. Install the new filter by hand.
6. Tighten 2/3 more turn with the filter wrench
after the filter packing comes in contact
with the surface of installation.
7. Bleed the air.
Refer to page 157 “Bleeding the Air from
the Fuel System”.
Every 500 Hours
Replacing the Water Separator
Filter
WARNING
� Do not smoke or permit open flames
while handling fuel or working on the
fuel system.
�
Stop the engine in a well-ventilated
place and allow it to cool down before
performing maintenance.
�
Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
1. Open the right side cover.
2. Place a pan under the drain hose.
3. Open the drain cock (1) and drain the
fuel.
4. Remove the sensor (2).
5. Remove and discard the filter (3).
6. Install the sensor (2) on the new filter.
7. Clean the surface of installation of the filter
stand.
8. Apply a thin layer of oil to the packing of
the new filter.
9. Install the new filter by hand.
10. Tighten 2/3 more turn with the filter
wrench after the filter packing comes in
contact with the surface of installation.
11. Bleed the air.
Refer to page 157 “Bleeding the Air from
the Fuel System”.