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Generator fuel cutoff - where is it?

Servicing my 8KW Powertech generator in my 98' U270. The powertech manual says to close the fuel valve before removing the fuel filter. Where is this fuel valve? Also, shouldn't the filter be filled with diesel fuel before installing it?

Thanks
Rick
Rick and Wendy Green
1998 U270 3600 The Coach Formerly known as Princess
Build# 5336
2007 Ford Explorer

Re: Generator fuel cutoff - where is it?

Reply #1 –
Mine has no fuel valve.  I clamp off my input fuel line to prevent drain back to the tank, pre-fill filter, then crack vent on top of filter to bleed air as I restart.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

Re: Generator fuel cutoff - where is it?

Reply #2 –
On my 10K Powertech, removing the fuel filter for replacement does  not siphon off any fuel other than a tiny amount and the fuel that was in the actual filter itself.
Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

Re: Generator fuel cutoff - where is it?

Reply #3 –
Yes. Fill up the filter prior to installation.
1994 U280, Build 4490
Deming, NM.

Re: Generator fuel cutoff - where is it?

Reply #4 –
Just changed filters on the gen.    It's not necessary to fill the fuel filter before installing.  Just let the pump run for a couple of cycles before starting.
Dave and Nancy
1999/2013 U270 36' Xtreme
Motorcade # 16774
2013 Subaru Outback
KD0NIM

Re: Generator fuel cutoff - where is it?

Reply #5 –
Maybe Powertec wanted a fuel shut off, but the coach manufactures did not put in a fuel shut off valve. I have worked on many coaches and don't remember any of them with fuel shut offs for the generator.
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