Detroit Diesel Series 60 Operator's Manual page 106

HOW-TO SECTION
of the replacement filter element,
then install the element onto the
center stud by pushing down and
twisting slightly.
9. Check to make sure the spring is
installed at the top of the cover.
If missing, this spring must be
replaced to insure proper filter
operation. Wipe the cover lip and
cover seal clean.
NOTICE:
Do not use a wrench of any kind
to tighten the collar, since this may
lead to overtightening, which can
damage the collar and/or the cover.
10. After making sure the seal is
properly positioned at the base of
the cover, install the cover and
collar onto the fuel processor.
Tighten the collar by hand until
secure.
11. Using filter collar/vent cap
wrench 232002 or equivalent,
remove the vent cap from the top
of the cover by turning the cap
counter-clockwise. Fill the cover
full of clean fuel. After making
sure the O-ring seal is installed on
the vent cap, reinstall the cap and
tighten by hand.
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NOTICE:
To avoid cover or vent cap damage,
do not use tools to tighten the vent
cap.
12. Open the fuel shutoff valve (if
installed) and start the engine.
When the lubrication system
reaches its normal operating
pressure, increase engine speed to
high idle for 2 to 3 minutes.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the fuel level in the
see-thru cover to fall below the top
of the collar, since this may lead
to interruption of the fuel flow and
engine stalling.
13. After the air is purged and with
the engine still running, loosen
the vent cap. The fuel level in
the cover will start falling. When
the fuel level falls to the top of
the collar, tighten the vent cap
quickly by hand.
14. Shut down the engine and tighten
the collar again by hand . Restart
the engine and check for leaks.
NOTE:
The filter cover will not fill completely
during engine operation. It will
gradually fill over time, and the fuel
level will rise as the filter medium
All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 01/04)