Perkins 403J-E17T Operation And Maintenance Manual page 107

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8. Install filter bowl (5) to filter (2) and tighten the filter
bowl to a torque of 10 N·m (88 lb in).
9. If necessary, open the fuel supply valve. Remove
the container and dispose of the fuel in a safe
place.
10. The secondary filter element must be replaced at
the same time as the primary filter element. Refer
to the Operation and Maintenance Manual , "Fuel
System Filter - Replace".
Fuel System Primary Filter
(Water Separator) Element -
Replace
(Primary Fuel Filter With Water In
Fuel (WIF) Sensor)
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electri-
cal 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.
Note: Refer to Systems Operation, Testing, and
Adjusting, "Cleanliness of Fuel System
Components" for detailed information on the
standards of cleanliness that must be observed
during ALL work on the fuel system.
NOTICE
Ensure that the engine is stopped before any servic-
ing or repair is performed.
NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are con-
tained during performance of inspection, mainte-
nance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product.
Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable contain-
ers before opening any compartment or disassem-
bling any component containing fluids.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations
and mandates.
Remove the Element
1. Turn the fuel supply valve (if equipped) to the OFF
position before performing this maintenance.
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
2. Clean the outside body of the fuel filter assembly.
3. Place a suitable container under the water
separator to catch any fuel that might spill. Clean
up any spilled fuel.
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Illustration 80
Typical example
4. Disconnect harness assembly (4) from the fuel
filter assembly and position away from the fuel
filter assembly to prevent the connection
becoming wet during the filter change.
5. Install a suitable tube onto drain valve outlet (3).
Open drain valve (2) and capture all fluids in the
suitable container.
6. Loosen the vent screw (1).
7. Allow the fuel to drain into the container. If the fuel
will not drain, loosen the vent screw on the
secondary fuel filter.
Note: In some applications, the vent screw on the
secondary fuel filter will need to be open to drain the
primary fuel filter.
8. Tighten the vent screw (1).
9. If necessary, tighten the vent screw on the
secondary fuel filter.
10. Remove the tube from the drain valve outlet.
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