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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).

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