Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain; Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace - Perkins 403F-E17T 404F-E22T Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance Section

Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain

5. Remove O ring seal (4) and discard O rind seal (4).
6. Ensure that all components are clean and dry.
7. Install new O ring seal (4) and install new filter
element (3).
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 - 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.
NOTICE
The water separator is not a filter. The water separa-
tor separates water from the fuel. The engine should
never be allowed to run with the water separator
more than half full. Engine damage may result.
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Illustration 63
Typical example
1. Open drain (1). Catch the draining fluid in a
suitable container. Dispose of the drained fluid
correctly.
2. Close drain (1) use hand pressure only.
Also, drain water from the secondary fuel filter. Refer
to this "Operation and Maintenance Manual"Fuel
System Secondary Filter/Water Separator-Drain for
more information.
The water separator is under suction during normal
engine operation. Ensure that the drain valve is tight-
ened securely to help prevent air from entering the
fuel system.
Fuel System Secondary Filter -
Replace
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.
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