Draining of water from the water separator/fuel filter

4 Maintenance

Draining of water from the water separator/fuel filter

Every 100 operating hours.

Caution

Do not smoke when draining off water and sediment. Keep flame and sources of ignition out of the area. Remove spilled fuel and litter before you start the engine.

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8 Drain fuel filter

The drain plug is on the bottom of the filter.

• First disconnect the connection on the drain plug.

The locking spring must be pushed in to release the connection. • Unscrew the drain plug.

• Allow the water to drain out and then close the drain plug.

• Put the connection back on the drain plug. The locking spring must be pushed in to allow the connection to be put back on the drain plug.

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4 Maintenance

Draining of water from the water separator/fuel filter

Every 100 operating hours.

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9 Empty water separator

Empty the separately installed water separator/fuel filter: • Open the drain plug at the lower side of the filter. • Drain the water and close the drain plug.

Note : The water separator is not within the scope of supply but installation is required!

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10 Bleeding

After the water separator/fuel filter has been drained, the air has to be bled from the fuel system The fuel system is self-bleeding.

Turn the key in the ignition lock to ‘ON’ and leave the key in this position for 30 seconds. The fuel pump will now bleed the system.

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11 Start the engine

Operate the starter switch until the engine fires; release the starter switch if the engine does not fire within 6 seconds. Wait until the starter motor has stopped before making a new attempt to start the engine.

Repeat the above if the engine cuts out after a short time.