Section 3 - Maintenance Routine Maintenance Fuel System
Changing the Fuel Filter Element
Cleaning the Sedimenter Bowl
1
Apply the parking brake, put the transmission in neutral and stop the engine.
If bowl 35-B contains sediment carry out the following:-
2
Open the right side engine cover.
3
Hold bowl 34-B and unscrew bolt 34-C, remove bowl and filter element 34-E.
4
Inspect seals 34-D and renew if damaged.
5
Fit new element 34-E, sealing rings 34-D and bowl 34-B. Make sure seals 34-D are seated correctly.
6
Tighten bolt 34-C.
7
Bleed the fuel system. See K Bleeding the System ( T 3-45).
8
Close and lock the engine cover.
1
Hold the bowl 35-B and unscrew nut 35C.
2
Remove the bowl, and wash in clean fuel.
3
Refit the bowl. Make sure the gasket is in good condition and positioned correctly.
4
Re-tighten nut 35-C, taking care not to over-tighten.
5
Bleed the fuel system. See K Bleeding the System ( T 3-45).
Draining the Sedimenter Bowl 1
Apply the parking brake, put the transmission in neutral and stop the engine.
2
Open the left side engine cover.
3
Drain off any water in the bowl by turning tap 35-A and slackening screw 35-D.
4
Tighten screw 35-D and make sure tap 35-A is turned off and secure.
5
Close and lock the engine cover.
Fig 35.
!MCAUTION Running the engine with air in the system could damage the fuel injection pump. After maintenance, the system must be bled to remove any air. 2-3-3-11
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