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4. Replace fuel filter.
• GASOLINE IS VERY FLAMMABLE. HANDLE WITH EXTREME CAUTION.
• MAKE SURE THAT THE ENGINE HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO COOL BEFORE
PERFORMING THIS OPERATION.
• MAKE SURE THAT THERE ARE NO OPEN FLAMES IN THE WORK AREA.
• ONLY PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE IN AN AREA WITH PROPER VENTILATION.
• DO NOT SMOKE WHILE PERFORMING THIS OPERATION.
• CLEAN UP ANY SPILLED FUEL BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.
a. Locate fuel filter assembly (Item 2, Figure 4–13) along the left side of the engine.
b. Shut off fuel using the fuel shut off valve (Item 1, Figure 4–13) by rotating the valve
handle horizontally across the fuel line.
c. Remove the spring clamps (Item 3, Figure 4–13) from above and below the fuel filter
(Item 2, Figure 4–13) and remove the fuel lines.
d. Replace the fuel filter with a new filter.
• The old fuel filter will be filled with gasoline. Make sure to drain the fuel from the
filter into an appropriate container.
• Dispose of the used fuel filter in an appropriate manner and according to State and
Local regulations.
e. Install and secure the fuel lines and reopen the fuel valve.
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