SkyTrak 8042 Operation Manual - Manual (Page 126)

124 Model 8042 Rev. 11/03
General Maintenance
B. Change Fuel Filter
The fuel filter (1) must be changed at shorter intervals with water evidence
or contaminated fuel.
1. Unlock and open the right rear engine access door.
2. Clean around the fuel filter head (2).
3. Unscrew the fuel filter and dispose of properly.
4. Clean the gasket surface of the filter head and replace the o-ring.
5. Fill the new fuel filter with clean No. 2 diesel fuel.
6. Lubricate the o-ring seal with clean No. 2 diesel fuel.
7. Install the fuel-filled filter and hand tighten. DO NOT overtighten.
NOTE: Mechanical over-tightening may distort the threads or damage the
sealing ring.
8. Close and lock the right rear engine access door.
Controlled venting is provided at the injection pump through the fuel drain
manifold. Small amounts of air introduced by changing the fuel filter element
will be vented automatically as long as the element was filled with fuel prior
to installation.
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