SERVICE PROCEDURES
Continued
FUEL FILTERS
A. Tank Fuel Filter
1. | Disconnect fuel lines from pump and fuel filter |
| canister (if equipped) with 7/16" wrench (see |
| Figures 17 or Figure 18 on page 13). |
2. | Carefully pry fuel filter loose from fuel tank |
| with flat end of screwdriver. |
3. | Inspect fuel filter for water or dirt. |
4. | Rinse fuel filter and fuel lines with clean |
| kerosene. |
5. | Replace fuel filter into fuel tank. |
Fuel Pump (Filter
Under Cover)
Fuel
Lines
Fuel
Filter
Figure 17 - Removing Tank Fuel Filter
6. | Connect fuel lines to pump and fuel filter |
| canister (if equipped). |
B. For Heaters With Fuel Filter/Canister External To Pump
1. | Unscrew canister bottom from canister top |
| with adjustable pliers. |
2. | Remove fuel filter and gasket from canister |
| bottom (see Figure 18). |
3. | Inspect canister bottom and fuel filter for water |
Fuel Lines 
Canister
Top
Gasket
Fuel
Filter
Canister
Bottom
| droplets or dirt. |
4. | Rinse canister bottom in clean kerosene. |
5. | Wipe inside of canister bottom dry with clean |
| cloth. |
6. | Rinse fuel filter in clean kerosene. |
7. | Put clean fuel filter and gasket back in canister |
| bottom. |
8. | Screw canister bottom into canister top. |
9. | Tighten securely. Check for leaks. |
C. For Heaters With Fuel Filter Internal To Pump
1.Remove pump cover to access filter
2.Rinse and wipe inside of pump cover and dry with clean cloth.
3.Rinse fuel filter in clean kerosene or blow compressed air from inside out.
4.Reassemble. Tighten securely. Check for leaks.
Figure 18 - Fuel Pump Filter and Canister
Fuel Filter
Pump Cover
Figure 19 - Fuel Pump and Filter
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