Cummins/Onan P218 / P220 — Fuel Filter Replacement
Maintenance
For the Cummins/Onan P218 / P220, from the Cummins/Onan operator's manual.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan P218, Cummins/Onan P220
Before you start
- Gasoline is highly flammable and can cause severe personal injury or death.
- Do not smoke if you smell gasoline or are near fuel tanks or gasoline-burning equipment.
Parts for this job
- P218-003 Fuel filter — Cummins/Onan P218 Amazon eBay
- P220-003 Fuel filter — Cummins/Onan P220 Amazon eBay
Part numbers from the service-parts lists for Cummins/Onan P218, Cummins/Onan P220. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.
Procedure
- Allow the engine to cool before disconnecting the fuel line so it cannot ignite spilled fuel.
- Close any shutoff valve provided in the fuel line.
- Take care not to spill fuel when disconnecting the fuel line from the filter.
- If the filter is of the in-line type, loosen the inlet and outlet hose clamps to remove it.
Full service-parts list: Cummins/Onan P218 →, Cummins/Onan P220 →
Source: Cummins/Onan operator'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.