Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain - Perkins 4008-30 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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1. Isolate the fuel supply to the engine.
2. Place a suitable container under the fuel filter to
catch any fuel that might spill.
Note: Clean up any spilled fuel immediately.
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3. Loosen the drain plug (2). Allow the fluid to drain
into the container.
4. Clean the outside of the fuel filter. Use Tooling (A)
to remove the canister (1). Dispose of the canister
in accordance with local regulations.
5. Lubricate the O-ring seal on the new canister with
clean fuel oil. Install the new canister. Tighten the
canister by hand.
6. Tighten the drain plug (2) to a torque of
1.5 to 2 N·m (13.3 to 17.7 lb in).
7. Restore the fuel supply to the engine.
8. Prime the fuel system. Refer to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime" for
more information.

Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain

9. Start the engine and run the engine. Check the fuel
system for leaks.
Fuel System Primary Filter/
Water Separator - Drain
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.
Ensure that the engine is stopped before any servic-
ing or repair is performed.
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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.
The water separator can be under suction during nor-
mal engine operation. Ensure that the drain valve is
tightened securely to help prevent air from entering
the fuel system.
1. Place a suitable container under the water
separator to catch any fuel that might spill.
Note: Clean up any spilled fuel immediately.
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