Checking and Cleaning Fuel Filter Sediment Bowl and Replacing Filter

CAUTION: 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 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

1. Move the fuel shut-off valve to the closed position:

   
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   2025R - Move the fuel shut-off valve (A) to the “C” (closed) position (B).

   A - Shut-Off Valve

   B - (Closed) Position

   F - Sediment Bowl

   G - Locking Collar

   
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   2027R and 2032R - Rotate valve lever (D) pointer to the horizontal position (E) marked “OFF”.

   D - Valve Lever

   E - Horizontal Position

   F - Sediment Bowl

   G - Locking Colla

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

3. Turn locking collar (G) 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.

   Crank engine to bleed fuel system.