Perkins Motor Operation and Maintenance Manual (English) - REED
Perkins Motor Operation and Maintenance Manual (English) - REED
Perkins Motor Operation and Maintenance Manual (English) - REED
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SEBU8325-01 69<br />
<strong>Maintenance</strong> Section<br />
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain<br />
9. Remove the container <strong>and</strong> dispose of the fuel<br />
safely.<br />
10. Open the fuel supply valve.<br />
11. Prime the fuel system. Refer to the <strong>Operation</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Maintenance</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>, “Fuel System - Prime” for<br />
more information.<br />
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Fuel System Primary<br />
Filter/Water Separator - Drain<br />
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical<br />
components can cause a fire. To help prevent<br />
possible injury, turn the start switch off when<br />
changing fuel filters or water separator elements.<br />
Cleanupfuelspillsimmediately.<br />
Illustration 37<br />
(1) Screw<br />
(2) Element<br />
(3) Bowl<br />
(4) Bottom cover<br />
(5) Drain<br />
(6) Sensor connection<br />
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1. Turn the fuel supply valve (if equipped) to the OFF<br />
position.<br />
2. Place a suitable container under the water<br />
separator. Clean the outside of the water<br />
separator.<br />
NOTICE<br />
The water separator is not a filter. The water separator<br />
separates water from the fuel. The engine should<br />
never be allowed to run with the water separator more<br />
than half full. Engine damage may result.<br />
NOTICE<br />
The water separator is under suction during normal<br />
engine operation. Ensure that the drain valve is tightened<br />
securely to help prevent air from entering the fuel<br />
system.<br />
3. Open the drain (5). Allow the fluidtodraininto<br />
the container.<br />
4. Tighten the drain (5) by h<strong>and</strong> pressure only.<br />
5. Hold the element (2) <strong>and</strong> remove the screw (1).<br />
Remove the element <strong>and</strong> the bowl (3) from the<br />
base. Discard the old element.<br />
6. Clean the bowl (4). Clean the bottom cover (6).<br />
7. Install the new O ring seal. Install the bottom cover<br />
onto the new element. Install the assembly onto<br />
the base.<br />
8. Install the screw (1) <strong>and</strong> tighten the screw to a<br />
torque of 8 N·m (6 lb ft).