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REMOVAL
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WARNING
DO NOT perform fuel system checks, inspections, or maintenance while smoking or near
fire, flames, or sparks. Fuel may ignite, causing damage to equipment and injury or death
to personnel.
Allow engine to cool off before performing maintenance on fuel lines. Hot metal parts can
cause severe burns. Wear eye, hand, and skin protection when working with heated parts.
Wear fuel resistant gloves and eye protection when handling fuels. If exposed to fuel,
promptly wash exposed skin and change fuel-soaked clothing. Failure to follow these
warnings may result in injury or death to personnel, or damage to equipment.
1. Turn fuel supply valve off (Figure 1, Item 1).
2. Open drain valve (Figure 1, Item 2) on water separator bowl (Figure 1, Item 3), and allow fuel to drain into
suitable container.
Figure 1. Water Separator Bowl and Drain Valve.
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