10.4.3.3 Fuel filter maintenance
Fig. 50 Fuel filter maintenance
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Direction of rotation to unscrew the filter cartridge
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Filter holder
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Filter cartridge
1. Place a receptacle beneath the fuel filter housing.
2. Use a filter wrench to loosen then unscrew the filter cartridge. Collect any escaping fuel.
3. Clean the sealing faces of the new filter cartridge and the opposite side of the filter holder with
a lint-free cloth.
4. Mount the filter cartridge to the filter holder:
■ Moisten the rubber seals of the filter holder and the sealing faces of the new filter cartridge
with some fuel.
■ Manually screw the filter cartridge to the filter head (clockwise), until seal is tight.
■ Continue to manually turn until the filter cartridge is seated tightly (½ to ¾ turn approxi‐
mately).
5. Open the left-hand door.
6. Turn on the «battery isolating switch».
7. Close the doors.
The fuel system must be bled after the filter cartridge has been changed.
Dispose of fuel and any materials and components contaminated with it in accordance with
environmental protection regulations.
Starting the machine and performing a test run:
1. Switch the machine on and run it in IDLE mode for approx. 1 minute.
2. Shut down the machine.
3. Open the right-hand access door.
4. Visually check the fuel system for leaks.
5. Tighten all screw connections.
6. Close the door.
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Operator Manual Portable Rotary Screw Compressor
MOBILAIR M82 SIGMA CONTROL SMART
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