Checking and Cleaning Fuel Filter Sediment Bowl and Replacing Filter

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable:

• Do not smoke while handling fuel.
• Keep fuel away from flames or sparks.
• Shut off engine before servicing.
• Cool engine before servicing.
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Clean up spilled fuel immediately.

NOTE: Change filter when fuel level is low.

Checking Sediment Bowl

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety Section.) Allow engine to cool.

2. Check fuel sediment bowl. If water and deposits are detected, remove bowl and replace fuel filter.

Cleaning Sediment Bowl and Replacing Fuel Filter

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A - Fuel Shut-Off Valve

B - “C” (Closed) Position

C - Sediment Bowl

D - Locking Collar

1. Move the fuel shut-off valve (A) to the “C” (closed) position (B).

2. Position drain pan under fuel filter sediment bowl (C).

3. Turn locking collar (D) counterclockwise to remove bowl.

4. Remove and discard the fuel filter.

5. Clean bowl.

6. Install new filter to filter head.

7. Install sediment bowl and locking collar.

8. Open fuel shut-off valve.

9. NOTE: Fuel system is self bleeding.

   Turn key to the ON position for 10-15 seconds before attempting to start, electric pump will purge air from sediment bowl.

Replacing Inline Fuel Filter

NOTE: Change filter when fuel level is low.

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   A - Fuel Filter Location (Under Deck)

   Inline fuel filter is located under left foot deck (A)

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2. Position drain pan under fuel filter.

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   B - Fuel Line Clamp Location

   C - Fuel Line

   D - Old Filter

   Clamp fuel line (B) between filter and tank to prevent fuel draining from fuel tank.

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4. Remove two spring clamps (C).

5. NOTE: Flow direction arrow on filter body should point away from tank.

   Remove old filter (D) and install new filter.

6. Replace two spring clamps.

7. Remove clamp used between filter and tank. Check for leaks.