Fuel Filter - Kohler 14EKOZD Operation

3.6.2

Fuel Filter

The quality and condition of the fuel largely determine the filter's useful life. Replace the fuel filter element as listed in the service
schedule. Service Views section shows the typical location of a fuel filter. Use the applicable procedure below to replace the fuel
filter.
Fuel Filter Cleaning/Replacement Procedure (14-24EKOZD/12-20.5EFKOZD Models and Primary Filter on 32-
40EKOZD/28-35EFKOZD Models)
1. Press the generator set OFF/RESET button to shut down the generator set.
2. Disconnect the power to the battery charger, if equipped.
3. Disconnect the generator set engine starting battery, negative (-) lead first.
4. Close the fuel supply valve.
5. Loosen the fuel filter by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the fuel filter and use rags to clean up spilled fuel oil.
Note:
Dispose of all waste materials (engine oil, fuel, filter, etc.) in an environmentally safe manner and in accordance with
all applicable laws.
6. Clean the contact surface of the fuel oil filter adapter.
7. Lightly lubricate the gasket surface of the new fuel filter with fresh fuel oil. Thread the filter on the adapter until the
gasket makes contact; hand-tighten the filter an additional one-half turn. Wash hands after any contact with fuel oil.
8. Open the fuel supply valve.
9. Bleed the system. See Step 12 in the following procedure (secondary filter on 32-40EKOZD/ 28-35EFKOZD models)
or the Fuel System Bleed section.
Fuel Filter Cleaning/Replacement/Bleed Procedure (Secondary Filter on 32-40EKOZD/28-35EFKOZD Models)
1. Press the generator set OFF/RESET button to shut down the generator set.
2. Disconnect the power to the battery charger, if equipped.
3. Disconnect the generator set engine starting battery, negative (-) lead first.
4. Close the fuel supply valve.
Note:
Place rags underneath the fuel filter during replacement procedure.
5. Disconnect the cable from the water sensor (located underneath the fuel filter cartridge).
6. Remove the water sensor from the fuel filter cartridge.
7. Loosen and remove the cartridge from the fuel filter support.
8. Lightly lubricate the gasket surface of a new fuel filter cartridge with fresh fuel oil.
Note:
Do not fill the new cartridge with fuel.
9. Tighten the new fuel filter cartridge onto the fuel filter support and torque to 17 Nm.
10. Tighten the water sensor onto the new fuel filter cartridge and torque to 5 Nm.
11. Reconnect the cable to the water sensor.
12. Bleed Procedure. Push repeatedly the button on the fuel filter support to fill and bleed the fuel system. See Figure 34.
13. Check that the generator set is OFF.
14. Reconnect the generator set engine starting battery, negative (-) lead last.
15. Reconnect the power to the battery charger, if equipped.
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