Fuel Tank Water And Sediment - Drain - Perkins 4006-23 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Illustration 62
Typical example
3. Loosen the drain plug (2). Allow the fluid to drain
into the container.
4. Clean the outside of the fuel filter. Use Tooling (A)
to remove the canister (1). Dispose of the canister
in accordance with local regulations.
5. Lubricate the O ring seal on the new canister with
clean fuel oil. Install the new canister. Tighten the
canister by hand.
6. Tighten the drain plug (2). Use hand pressure only.
7. Remove the container and dispose of the fuel in
accordance with local regulations.
8. Restore the fuel supply to the engine.
9. Prime the fuel system. Refer to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime" for
more information.
10. Start the engine and run the engine. Check the
fuel system for leaks.
Fuel System Primary Filter/
Water Separator - Drain
S/N: SD81–Up
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.
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
Ensure that the engine is stopped before any servic-
ing or repair is performed.
The water separator can be under suction during nor-
mal engine operation. Ensure that the drain valve is
tightened securely to help prevent air from entering
the fuel system.
1. Place a suitable container under the water
separator in order to catch any fuel that might spill.
Note: Clean up any spilled fuel immediately.
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Illustration 63
Typical example
2. Loosen the drain plug (1). Allow the fluid to drain
into the container until clean fuel can be seen.
3. Tighten the drain plug (1). Use hand pressure only.
Dispose of the drained fluid in accordance with
local regulations.
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Fuel Tank Water and Sediment
- Drain
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are con-
tained during performance of inspection, mainte-
nance, testing, adjusting and repair of the product.
Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable contain-
ers before opening any compartment or disassem-
bling any component containing fluids.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations
and mandates.
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