Fischer Panda — Cleaning and replacement of the impellerfilter
Maintenance
From a Fischer Panda owner's manual covering: Panda 16, Panda 18, Panda 24-30, Panda 33-42, Panda 6000, Panda 6000-8000, Panda 9000-14000. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kubota Z482 engine
Before you start
- Parts of the generator and the cooling water may be hot after operation.
Procedure
- Disconnect the battery and shut the seawater valve.
- Loosen the holding screw (M6, SW 10) two turns.
- Loosen the front and second hose clamps (SW 7).
- Remove the cooling water hose (cap it if needed).
- Remove the impellerfilter holding screw and pull the impellerfilter out of the capsule.
- Clean the filter by flushing against the flow direction (or with air pressure).
- Replace the cleaned/new filter in reverse procedure.
Tools required
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Full service-parts list: Kubota Z482 engine →
Source: Fischer Panda 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.