Fuel Filter - Zetor UTILIX CL Operator's Manual

Fuel filter

The fuel filter/water separator (if equipped) is not usually supplied by Perkins.
The following test describes a typical fuel filter/water separator.
Refer to the OEM information for further information in the fuel filter/water separator.
Turn the fuel supply valve (if equipped) to the OFF position before performing this maintenance. Place a tray
under the fuel filter in order to catch any fuel that might spill.
Clean up any spilled fuel immediately.
1 - Fuel filter
1. Close the fuel supply valve (if equipped).
2. Clean the outside of the fuel filter assembly.
Note: If the fuel filter element is mot equipped with a drain, remove cap. Remove the nylon insert in order to
reduce the lever of fuel in the fuel filter element. A reduction in the level of fuel in the fuel filter element will
help prevent fuel from being spilled when the element is removed.
Notice: Do not use a tool in order to remove the fuel filter. Attempting to remove the fuel filter with a filter
wrench or a filter strap could damage the locking ring.
3. Hold fuel filter and rotate quick release collar counterclockwise. Removed and discarded.
Note: If the element is equipped with a sediment bowl, remove the sediment bowl from the element.
Thoroughly clean the sediment bowl. Inspect the O-ring seals. Install new O-ring seals, if necessary. Install
the sediment bowl to the new element. Hand tighten the sediment bowl. Hand tighten the sediment bowl.
Hand tightening is the only method that should be used.
Notice: Do not fill fuel filters with fuel before installing them. Contaminated fuel will cause accelerated wear
to fuel system parts.
4. Ensure that the fuel filter base is clean. Push a new fuel filter fully into the fuel filler base.
5. Hold the fuel filter in place. Fit locking ring into position. Rotate the locking ring clockwise in order to
fasten the fuel filter to the fuel filter base.
6. Open the fuel supply valve (If equipped).
Important: Never use petrol (gasoline) thinner or similar inflammable material to wash the
primary fuel filter. After replacing the filter always bleed the system.
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