(3) Unscrew the strainer (4) from the fuel filter cover (1).
(4) Unscrew the elbow (2) from the fuel filter cover (1).
c. Inspection (fig. 18). Inspect the fuel filter cover (1) for breaks and damage. Check the strainer (4), thumb nut (6),
and clamp (7) for damaged or stripped threads. Inspect the top edge of the sediment bowl for cracks, broken glass, or
adhering pieces of the gasket.
Inspect the gasket (3) for wear, swelling, and breaks.
d. Cleaning. Wash all parts in cleaning solvent and wipe them dry with a soft absorbent cloth. Remove all dirt and
foreign matter from the sediment bowl. Replace the gasket, if it shows signs of wear or damage.
e. Reassembly (fig. 18).
(1) Install the strainer (4) in the fuel filter cover (1). Tighten the strainer securely.
(2) Position the gasket (3) in the fuel filter cover (1) and see that it seats properly without bending or twisting.
(3) Install the sediment bowl clamp (7) and thumb nut (6).
(4) Pull the sediment bowl clamp (7) aside and install the sediment bowl (5). See that the bowl adheres firmly
and securely to the gasket (3).
(5) Tighten the thumb nut (6) securely.
(6) Install the elbow (2) in the inlet opening of the fuel filter cover (1).
f. Installation (fig. 17).
(1) Attach the fuel filter (13) to the carburetor (17) inlet opening and tighten the fitting nut.
(2) Connect the fuel line (18) with the fuel filter (13). Tighten the fuel line fitting nut (16). Hold the fuel line fitting
(15) with a wrench to prevent it from turning, while tightening the fuel line fitting nut (16).
(3) Open the shutoff valves on the fuel tank and start the engine. Check the fuel filter for leaks. Tighten the
thumb nut if necessary. If the thumb nut is tight and the fuel filter is leaking, the gasket is defective and
must be replaced.
104. Fuel Line
a. General. The fuel line (18) connects the fuel tank with the fuel filter (13).
b. Removal.
(1) Unscrew the fuel fitting nut on the fuel line and disconnect the fuel line (18) from the fuel tank line.
(2) Unscrew the fuel line fitting nut (16) and disconnect the fuel line (18) from the fuel filter (13).
(3) Remove the fuel line (18).
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