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Reelmaster 6500-D/6700-DPage 3 - 12Kubota Diesel Engine

Fuel Filter/Water Separator

DANGER

Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel va-

pors are highly flammable and explosive. A fire

or explosion from fuel can burn you and others

and can cause property damage.

• Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors,

in an open area, when the engine is off and

is cold. Wipe up any fuel that spills.

• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add

fuel to the fuel tank until the level is 1 in. (25

mm) below the bottom of the filler neck. This

emptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto

expand.

• Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay

away from an open flame or where fuel

fumes may be ignited by a spark.

• Store fuel in a clean, safety-approved

container and keep the cap in place.

Draining

Drain water or other contaminants from fuel filter/water

separator bowl daily, and replace filter canister as rec-

ommended in the maintenance schedules in Chapter 2

- Product Records and Maintenance.

1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,

stop engine, engage parking brake, and remove key

from the ignition switch.

2. Release hood latch and open hood.

3. Place a suitable container under the fuel/water sepa-

rator and loosen drain valve on the bottom of the separa-

tor base.

4. Allow all water and contaminants to drain from the

separator. Tighten drain valve.

5. Close hood and secure latch.

Filter Element Replacement

1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,

stop engine, engage parking brake, and remove key

from the ignition switch.

2. Release hood latch and open hood.

3. Clean area where filter element mates with base and

filter head.

Figure 16

1. Fuel Filter/Water Separator Cartridge 2. Drain Plug

Figure 17

1. Filter Head

2. Filter Element

3. O-ring

4. Base

5. Plug

6. O-ring

7. O-ring

8. Plug

9. Pipe Plug

10. Drain Valve