Perkins 2806J-E18TTA Operation And Maintenance Manual page 85

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Illustration 50
1. Close the main fuel supply valve.
2. Place a suitable container below the primary fuel
filter to catch any fluid that may spill. Clean any
split fluid.
3. Clean the outside of the primary fuel filter.
4. Using a suitable tool, remove the spin on filter (4)
from filter base (1). Discard old filter element.
5. Ensure the seal surface (2) is clean. Apply clean
diesel fuel to the O ring seal (3) on the new spin on
filter.
6. Install the new spin on filter to the filter base (1).
Spin on the filter until the O ring seal (3) contact
the sealing surface (2). Then, rotate the spin on
filter ¾ of a full turn.
7. The secondary fuel filter should be replaced when
the primary fuel filter is replaced. For more
information refer to this Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System Secondary
Filter - Replace".
8. Dispose of the fluid and old filter in accordance
with local regulations.
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
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.
Do not allow dirt to enter the fuel system. Thoroughly
clean the area around a fuel system component that
will be disconnected. Fit a suitable cover over any
disconnected fuel system components.
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Illustration 51
Typical example
1. Ensure that the engine is stopped. Open drain (1).
The drain is a self-ventilated drain. Catch the
draining water in a suitable container. Dispose of
the water properly.
2. Close drain (3).
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.
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