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MAINTENANCE
REPLACING THE FUEL FILTER
• 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.
EVERY 500 HOURS
1. Open the engine hood.
2. Close the valve (2).
3. Loosen the ring (3) and remove the case
(4).
4.
Clean the case (4).
5. Inspect the O-ring. If there are any
scratches or other irregularities, replace it.
6. Replace the element (5) with a new one.
7. Install the case (4) to the bracket and
tighten the ring (3) by hand.
8.
Open the valve (2) to bleed air.
Refer to “Bleeding air from the fuel
system” on page 6-8.