Replace Fuel/Water Separator Element - Detroit Diesel Series 60 Operator's Manual

diesel fuel and coat the gaskets
lightly with the fuel oil.
6. Thread the new filters onto the
adaptor inserts until the gaskets
make full contact with the adaptor
head and no side movement
is evident. Tighten filters an
additional one-half turn by hand,
or as indicated on the filter.
NOTICE:
Overtightening the filter may crack
or distort the adaptors.
7. Turn the handle on the shutoff
valve to the Open position (in
line with the valve).
PERSONAL INJURY
Diesel engine exhaust and some
of its constituents are known to
the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, and other
reproductive harm.
Always start and operate an
engine in a well ventilated
area.
If operating an engine in
an enclosed area, vent the
exhaust to the outside.
Do not modify or tamper
with the exhaust system or
emission control system.
All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 01/04)
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SERIES 60 ENGINE OPERATOR'S GUIDE
8. Start the engine and check for
leaks. Shut down the engine.
Correct any leaks with the engine
off.
If the engine fails to start after filter
replacement, the fuel system will
require priming with tool J 5956 (or
equivalent). Authorized Detroit Diesel
distributors are properly equipped to
perform this service.
NOTICE:
Tthe starting motor and fuel pump
should never be used to prime the
fuel filters. Prolonged used of the
starting motor and fuel pump to
prime the fuel system can result in
damage to the starter, fuel pump
and injectors and cause erratic
running of the engine due to the
amount of air in the fuel lines and
filters.
Replace Fuel/Water Separator
Element
If an optional primary filter/water
separator is installed, replace the
element as follows:
1. Shut down the engine and allow
it to cool.
2. With the engine at ambient
temperature and cool to the touch,
place a suitable container under
the filter.
3. If a fuel shutoff valve is installed
on the discharge side of the
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