Inspect The Fuel Filter/Water Separator - Diesel Models - Genie S-60 HC Service Manual

Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
CHECKLIST A PROCEDURES
A-10
Inspect the Fuel Filter/Water
Separator - Diesel Models
Note: Genie specifications require that this
procedure be performed every 100 hours or
monthly, whichever comes first.
Proper maintenance of the fuel filter/water separator
is essential for good engine performance. Failure to
perform this procedure can lead to poor engine
performance and/or hard starting, and continued
use may result in component damge. Extremely
dirty conditions may require this procedure be
performed 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.
Note: Perform this procedure with the engine off.
Perkins Models:
1 Put on protective clothing and eye wear.
2 Open the engine side turntable cover and locate
the fuel filter/water separator next to the
hydraulic return filter on the bulkhead.
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3 Inspect the filter bowl for water buildup.
Result: If water is present in the filter bowl
continue with steps 4 through 8.
4 Loosen the vent plug located on the fuel filter/
water separator head.
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5 Loosen the drain plug located at the bottom of
the bowl. Allow the water to drain into a suitable
container until fuel starts to come out.
Immediately tighten the drain plug.
6 Tighten the vent plug.
Note: If the fuel filter/water separator is completely
drained, you must prime the fuel filter/water
separator before starting the engine.
See C-6, Replace The Fuel Filter/Water Separator
Element - Perkins Models, for instructions on how
to prime the fuel filter/water separator.
S-60 • S-65 • S-60 HC
February 2012
a vent plug
b drain plug
c filter bowl
d separator head
Part No. 77828
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