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Fuel Filter




Fuel filter, servicing



1. Return line
- From Diesel injection pump
2. Supply line
- To Diesel injection pump
3. O-ring
- Replace
4. Control valve
- Installation position: arrow points towards fuel tank
- When changing filter: remove mounting clip then remove control valve complete with fuel lines
- Below + 15°C: Passageway to filter open
- Over + 31°C: Passageway to filter closed
5. Mounting clip
6. Return line
- To fuel tank
7. Supply line
- From fuel tank
8. Fuel filter
- Fill with Diesel fuel before installing
- Flow direction is marked by an arrow
- Do not interchange connections
- Replace if damaged
9. Gasket
- Replace if damaged
10. Water drain plug
- To bleed: remove mounting clip then remove control valve complete with attached fuel lines
- Loosen and allow approximately 100 cc's of fluid to drain
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