Replace The Fuel Filter/Water Separator Element - Perkins Models - Genie S-40 Service Manual

Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
CHECKLIST B PROCEDURES
B-17
Replace the Fuel Filter/ Water
Separator Element -
Perkins Models
Replacing the diesel fuel filter/water separator
element is essential for good engine performance
and service life. A dirty or clogged filter may cause
the engine to perform poorly and continued use
may cause component damage. Extremely dirty
conditions may require that the filter be replaced
more often.
Explosion and fire hazard. Engine
fuels are combustible. Perform this
procedure in an open, well-
ventilated area away from heaters,
sparks, flames and lighted
tobacco. Always have an approved
fire extinguisher within easy reach.
Perform this procedure with the
engine off.
1 Open the engine side turntable cover and locate
the fuel filter/water separator on the bulkhead.
2 Disconnect and plug the fuel supply hose from
the fuel tank to the fuel filter/water separator.
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3 Loosen the vent plug located on the fuel filter/
water separator head.
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4 Place a suitable container under the filter bowl.
Loosen the drain plug located at the bottom of
the bowl. Completely drain the fuel.
5 Rotate the filter bowl counterclockwise and
remove it from the element.
6 Rotate the filter element counterclockwise and
remove it from the filter head.
7 Install the bowl onto the new filter element.
8 Apply a thin layer of oil onto the element gasket.
Install the filter/bowl assembly onto the filter
head. Tighten the drain plug and vent plug.
9 Clean up any diesel fuel that may have spilled
during the installation procedure.
10 Install the fuel supply hose from the fuel tank to
the fuel filter/water separator. Tighten the
clamp.
11 Use a permanent ink marker to write the date
and number of hours from the hour meter on the
oil filter housing.
Genie S-40 and Genie S-45
January 2005
a vent plug
b main fuel line
c drain plug
d filter bowl
e filter element
f separator head
Part No. 102521
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