Water-in-Fuel Draining

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Fig 1: View Of Fuel Filter

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Attach a small piece of hose to the drain onto the water in fuel sensor.
Place the other end of the piece of hose into an approved fuel-resistant container.

Fig 2: Water-In-Fuel Drain Cock

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Open the drain 3 or 4 turns or until the water contaminated fuel seeps from the drain.

Fig 3: View Of Priming Pump

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Operate the priming pump (1) until only diesel fuel is visible. Allow the pump to fully return upward between pushes.
Tighten the drain.
Remove the container and hose.