(1) Remove filler cap (fig. 3-14).
and gasket to prevent dirt from dropping into filter when
(2) Remove six screws and lockwashers then
cover is removed.
remove filter and gasket from fuel tank. Cover fuel tank
(3) Remove four nuts, lockwashers, and
opening to prevent dirt entry. Open draincock on
flatwashers, then remove filter cover from housing.
bottom of fuel tank, drain sediment, then tighten
(4) Remove filter element and gasket, and
draincock.
discard.
(3) Clean filter screen in an approved cleaning
(5) Remove rod and spring from housing,
solvent and dry thoroughly with compressed air. Be
then clean housing thoroughly by using a lint free cloth
sure all foreign material is removed from filter screen.
dampened in an approved cleaning solvent. Wipe dry
(4) Remove covering from tank opening,
with a clean cloth. Be sure all gummy sludge has been
position gasket and filter screen on tank adapter and
removed.
secure with six capscrews.
(6) Install rod, place spring over rod and seat it
(5) Install filler cap.
around boss in bottom of housing, then install a new
b. Model 855BG3 Filler Cap and Filter Service.
filter element.
(7) Install new gasket on housing, position
(1) Remove filler cap (fig. 3-15) and lift filter
cover on studs, and secure with four flatwashers,
screen from sleeve. Cover sleeve opening to prevent
lockwashers, and nuts.
dirt entering tank.
(8) Install drain plug, prime fuel system (para
(2) Clean filter screen in an approved cleaning
solvent and dry thoroughly with compressed air. Be
sure all foreign material is out of filter screen.
(3) Remove covering from sleeve, install filter
3-14.
Fuel Tank Filler Cap, Filter, and Breather
screen in sleeve, then install filler cap.
Service
c. Model 855BG3 Fuel Tank Breather Service.
a. Model 855BG2 Filler Cap and Filter Service.
Figure 3-15. Filler cap and filter service, model 855BG3.
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