8-8. Servicing Fuel And Lubrication Systems
! Stop engine and let cool.
! After servicing, start engine and check for fuel leaks. Stop engine, tighten connec- tions as necessary, and wipe up spilled fuel.
1 Oil Filter
2 Oil Drain Valve And Hose
3 Oil Fill Cap
4 Primary (Canister) Fuel Filter
5 Secondary
Filter
6 Fuel Tank Sludge Drain Valve
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To change oil and filter:
Route oil drain hose and valve through hole in base. See engine manual and engine maintenance label for oil/filter change in- formation.
To replace primary (canister) fuel filter:
Turn filter counterclockwise. Re- move filter.
Fill new filter with fresh fuel. Apply thin coat of fuel to gasket on new fil- ter. Install new filter and turn clock- wise.
Inspect fuel lines, and replace if cracked or worn.
To drain water from fuel system:
See engine manual.
To replace secondary
Note direction of fuel flow as indi- cated by arrow on side of filter. Re- move fuel line clamps and discon- nect fuel lines from fuel filter. Re- place filter, reconnect fuel lines, and reinstall clamps.
To drain sludge from fuel tank:
! Beware of fire. Do not smoke and keep sparks and flames away from drained fuel. Dis- pose of drained fuel in an en-
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Properly lift unit and secure in a level position. Use ade- quate blocks or stands to support unit while draining fuel tank.
Attach 1/2 ID hose to drain valve. Put metal container under drain, and use screwdriver to open sludge drain valve. Close valve when sludge has drained. Remove hose.
Close door.
Tools Needed:
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