Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator; Drain - Perkins 904F-E28T Operation And Maintenance Manual

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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).
6. The secondary filter element (if equipped) must be
replaced at the same time as the primary filter
element. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance
Manual, "Fuel System Secondary 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
Ensure that the engine is stopped before any servic-
ing or repair is performed.
NOTICE
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.
Drain Procedure
1. Place a suitable container under the water
separator to catch any fluid that might spill. Clean
up any spilled fluid.
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
2. Ensure that the outer body of the filter assembly is
clean and free from dirt.
Illustration 56
Typical example
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3. Install a suitable tube onto drain (2). Open the
drain valve (1). Rotate the drain valve fully
counterclockwise. Two full turns are required.
4. Visually check that the fluid will drain. Allow the
fluid to drain into the container.
5. When fluid free from water comes from the primary
fuel filter, tighten the drain valve clockwise by hand
only. Remove the tube and remove the container.
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.
Ensure that the engine is stopped before any servic-
ing or repair is performed.
Maintenance Section
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NOTICE
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