Shire Owners' Manual (11 Build) 70 & 90 (PDF) - EP Barrus

CAUTION:WEAR DISPOSABLE GLOVES.REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BEFORE WORKING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.6. Primary Fuel Filter Change (Shire 70)• Turn off the main boat fuel supply tap, located on or near the fuel tank.• Place a small drip tray under the filter body.• Unscrew and remove the filter.• The metal drain screw MUST be retained and refitted to the new filter.• Smear some clean engine oil onto the filter rubber gasket sealing face.• Fit the new filter and tighten by hand.• Turn the main boat fuel supply tap back on.7. Primary Fuel Filter Change (Shire 90)• Turn off the main boat fuel supply tap, located on or near the fuel tank.• Place a small drip tray under the filter body.• Undo the centre bolt [11mm or 7/16” AF spanner] and remove.• Pull down the bowl; the filter element pulls down from the top cover.• Remove and renew all of the O-ring seals that are supplied with the new filterelement (the metal drain screw MUST be retained and refitted to the new filter).• Push the new element up into the top cover, refit the bowl, position so that the drainscrew is accessible and refit the centre bolt.• Ensure all the parts are aligned correctly and tighten the centre bolt.• Turn the main boat fuel supply tap back on.8. Secondary Fuel Filter Change• Refer to Yanmar Operator’s Manual, Page 13 (Shire 70).• Refer to John Deere Operator’s Manual, Page 30-3 (Shire 90).• Shire 90 - Remove metal water drain screw from old filter and refit onto new filterelement. (The plastic drain screw does not comply with the British Waterways BoatSafety Scheme).RDG6039258 Issue 5 Shire 70 & 90 Owners Manual Page 28 of 48