wc_tx001803gb.fm
144
Maintenance E 3000
8.7 Replacing the Fuel Filter
Requirements
Machine shut down
New fuel filter element and gasket kit
Removal
Perform the procedure below to remove the fuel filter element.
Note: In the interests of environmental protection, place a plastic sheet and a
container under the burner to collect any liquid which drains off. Dispose of this
liquid in accordance with local environmental protection regulation.
1. Locate the fuel filter (a). Remove it from the bracket.
2. Disconnect the fuel hose (x).
3. Loosen (do not remove at this time) the bolt (b) that secures the filter housing
cap (c).
4. Hold the filter housing (g) and lightly tap the bolt (b) with a hammer to break the
seal between the gasket (e) and the housing (g).
5. Remove the bolt (b) and gasket (d).
6. Remove the filter housing cap (c) and gasket (e).
7. Pull the fuel filter element (f) out of the housing.
Installation
Perform the procedure below to install the new fuel filter.
1. Remove any remaining gasket material from the filter housing cap or the
housing.
2. Place the new fuel filter element (f), with exposed screen portion facing up, into
the housing (g).
3. Place the new gasket (e) on the top lip of the housing.
4. Slide the new gasket (d) on the bolt (b).
5. Reinstall the filter housing cap (c) to the housing (g) with bolt (b).
6. Reinstall the filter to the bracket.
7. Reconnect the fuel hose (x).
Result
The fuel filter has now been replaced.
wc_gr008592
a
x