Craftsman Marine — Replacing the fuel filter
Maintenance
From a Craftsman Marine owner's manual covering: CM 2.16, CM 3.27, CM3.27. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Craftsman Marine CM 2.16, Craftsman Marine CM 3.27
Before you start
- Do not smoke when working at or around the fuel system and avoid open fire.
Procedure
- Close off the fuel supply to the engine.
- Remove the entire filter with the aid of a special tool; collect any remaining fuel.
- Clean the surface to touch the engine before fitting the filter.
- Grease the rubber ring with clean engine oil and fill the filter with clean diesel fuel.
- Position the filter against the filter housing and tighten it with one half to three quarters of a turn.
- Clean the filter of the fuel lift pump and reopen the cock of the fuel supply.
Tools required
- Special filter tool Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Tighten the filter with one half to three quarters of a turn
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.