Perkins Motor Operation and Maintenance Manual (English) - REED

70 SEBU8325-01
Maintenance Section
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
NOTICE
Do not allow dirt to enter the fuel system. Thoroughly
clean the area around a fuel system component that
will be disconnected. Fit a suitable cover over disconnected
fuel system component.
Element filter
Turn the valves for the fuel lines (if equipped) to the
OFF position before performing this maintenance.
Place a tray under the fuel filter in order to catch
any fuel that might spill. Clean up any spilled fuel
immediately.
Illustration 38
(1) Screw
(2) Element
(3) Bowl
(4) Bottom cover
(5) Drain
(6) Sensor connection
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1. Place a suitable container below the water
separator.
2. Open the drain (5). Allow the fluidtodraininto
the container.
3. When clean fuel drains from the water separator
close the drain (5). Tighten the drain by hand
pressure only. Dispose of the drained fluid
correctly.
Illustration 39
(1) Filter bowl
(2) Drain
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1. Close the valves for the fuel lines (if equipped).
2. Clean the outside of the fuel filter assembly. Open
the fuel drain (2) and drain the fuel into a suitable
container.
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Fuel System Secondary Filter -
Replace
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical
components can cause a fire. To help prevent
possible injury, turn the start switch off when
changing fuel filters or water separator elements.
Clean up fuel spills immediately.