MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE Fuel Filter Element - Replace 0. Engine is at high temperature immediately after the machine has been operated. Wait for engine to cool down before replacing the filter. Do not bring fire or sparks near the fuel. Prepare a container to catch the oil. 1. Place a container under the filter element to catch the oil. 2. Close valve (1) at the top of the filter. 3. Using a filter wrench, loosen ring (2), then remove element cup (3) and take out element (4). 4. Wash element cup (3) in diesel oil or in a cleaning oil and install a new element. 5. Fill the element cup with fuel, then install filter holder.
When replacing a fuel filter element, replace the filter O-ring at the same time. 6. Open valve (1) at the top of the filter. 7. Set fuel control lever to the low idling position. 8. After replacing the fuel filter element, bleed the air. For details of the procedure, see "Air Bleeding ( 4-51 )". Air Bleeding 0. 1. Fill the fuel tank with fuel. 2. Turn and keep the starting switch key to the ON position for 15 to 20 seconds. Air is automatically bled by the automatic air bleeding device. NOTICE After running the starting motor once, wait at least 30 sec- onds before running it again.
REMARK When the machine has run out of fuel, carry out the same procedure and crank the engine for 15 - 20 seconds. Repeat this operation 2 - 3 times to bleed the air. 4-51 WARNING