Emptying the water separator
WARNING!
Hot fuel can cause burns.
CAUTION!
The hand pump gets very warm and can cause burns.
Use gloves or similar to protect your hands.
1 Open the drain tap (1) and empty the water and
sediments from the water separator (2) by pumping
with the hand pump (3) until clean fuel runs out.
Fuel pre-filter
Volvo Penta fuel pre-filters are supplied in single and
double models.
Checks
The double filter is fitted with a pressure gauge 1 that
indicates when it is time to replace the filter cartridges.
The filter cartridges must be replaced according to
maintenance schedule recommendations, or earlier if
the pressure gauge shows a pressure drop of 6–10 in.
Hg at idle or 16–20 in. Hg at full rpm/engine load.
WARNING!
Working with or approaching a running engine is a
safety risk. Watch out for rotating components and hot
surfaces.
Draining
Place a vessel under the filter. Empty the water and
sediment through the plugs (2).
Maintenance
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