onan fuel filter
Can you change the fuel filter in an onan microquiet 4000 generator from the bottom or do you have to remove the solenoid and control module to get to the hose clamp?
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It can be changed from the bottom. Put a clamp on the incoming fuel line to pinch off the flow; I use small vice-grips. Remove hose from filter, use a deep socket to remove the filter. Use the new filter to select the socket size.
Use a bit of fuel proof teflon tape (yellow), or pipe dope, coat the threads on the new filter, thread it in and tighten with the wrench/socket. Install the hose, tighten clamp, remove vice-grips.
Prime the generator (push/hold OFF rocker, pump starts after a few seconds) until the pump quiets down, then start. Check for leaks.
I didn't use tape the first time I replaced the filter, had a leak...
Use a bit of fuel proof teflon tape (yellow), or pipe dope, coat the threads on the new filter, thread it in and tighten with the wrench/socket. Install the hose, tighten clamp, remove vice-grips.
Prime the generator (push/hold OFF rocker, pump starts after a few seconds) until the pump quiets down, then start. Check for leaks.
I didn't use tape the first time I replaced the filter, had a leak...
