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Craftsman Marine CM4.65 / CM4.80 — Draining of the water separator and bleeding of the fuel system

Maintenance · Fuel filter/water separator

For the Craftsman Marine CM4.65 / CM4.80, from the Craftsman Marine owner's manual.

Applies to: Hyundai CM4.65 engine, Hyundai CM4.80 engine

Before you start

  • Do not smoke when draining liquids from engine or filters; keep open fire away

Procedure

  1. Open the drain plug at the bottom of the filter housing.
  2. Drain the water and collect it in a bowl; close the drain plug.
  3. Bleed the fuel system: turn the key in the start switch to the 'ON' position.
  4. After about 1 minute the fuel lift pump operates and bleeds the system automatically.

Source: Craftsman Marine owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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