Perkins 904J-E36TA Operation And Maintenance Manual page 126

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Maintenance Section
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
Note: If a strap wrench is required to loosen the filter
bowl (5), ensure that the strap is positioned in the
middle of the ribbed section. To avoid damage or
mechanical failure, do not position the strap around
the clear area. Do not apply loads to the clear plastic
bowl and the joint of the black plastic section of the
lower bowl.
Illustration 84
Typical example
8. Remove the filter element (4). Clean the filter bowl.
Install the New Filter Element
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Illustration 85
Typical example
1. After repositioning the self-venting drain up, locate
the thread in the new filter element (6) onto the
thread (7). Spin on the filter element and tighten
the drain valve (2) securely.
2. Lubricate the lip (Position (X) ) with clean engine
oil. Do NOT fill the bowl with fuel before the
assembly is installed.
Note: Do not use a tool to install the filter assembly.
3. Align the filter bowl (5) to the assembly. Rotate the
filter bowl (5) clockwise by hand. Rotate the filter
bowl (5) until there is no visible gap between the
element and the filter bowl and the assembly.
4. Remove the container and dispose of the fuel in a
safe place.
5. Install the wiring harness to connection (3).
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