Back Flush Optional Fuel Water Separator (If Equipped)

RXA0142541
RXA0142541-UN-16JUN14

Optional Fuel Water Separator

RXA0084314
RXA0084314-UN-26SEP05

RXA0084316
RXA0084316-UN-26SEP05

A - Fuel Shut-Off Valve

B - Bleed Screw

C - Drain Valve


IMPORTANT: Optional fuel water separator should be back flushed whenever bowl is half full of water or when diagnostic trouble code appears. If, after flushing, trouble code is still displayed, wash filter element. See Service Optional Fuel Water Separator Filter Element in this section of the Operator’s Manual. If code persists, change both fuel filters.

  1. NOTE: Filter element in water separator can be back flushed up to five times before being cleaned.

    Shut off engine.

  2. Close fuel shut-off valve (A).

  3. Open bleed screw (B) on top of water separator cover. Allow water and dirt to be released from filter element and settle in bottom of bowl.

  4. NOTE: Drain fuel into appropriate container and dispose of properly.

    As fuel, water, and dirt is drained from bowl in step 4, more water and dirt may be flushed from filter element and collect in bottom of bowl.

    Push IN on drain valve (C) and turn counterclockwise to drain water and dirt from bowl.

  5. Close drain valve (C) and allow water and dirt to settle again.

  6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all dirt and water is removed.

  7. Close bleed screw (B) and open fuel shut-off valve (A).

  8. Start and run engine at fast idle for at least 2 minutes. If engine won’t start or dies, see Replace Fuel Filters in this section of this Operator’s Manual and follow instructions for priming engine.

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