Perkins 1103D Operation And Maintenance Manual page 65

SEBU8352-02
Fuel System Primary Filter
(Water Separator Element -
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.
NOTICE
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 discon-
nected fuel system component.
Illustration 39
Typical example
(1) Screw
(2) Element
(3) Glass bowl
(4) Sensor connection
(5) Drain
(6) Bottom cover
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace
1. Turn the fuel supply valve (if equipped) to the OFF
i02875191
position.
2. Place a suitable container under the water
separator. Clean the outside of the water
separator.
3. Open the drain (5). Allow the fluid to drain into the
container.
4. Tighten the drain (5) by hand pressure only.
5. Hold the element (2) and remove the screw (1).
Remove the element and the glass bowl (3) from
the base. Discard the old element.
6. Clean the glass bowl (4). Clean the bottom cover
(6).
7. Install the new O ring seal. Install the bottom cover
onto the new element. Install the assembly onto
the base.
8. Install the screw (1) and tighten the screw to a
torque of 8 N·m (6 lb ft).
9. Remove the container and dispose of the fuel
safely.
10. Open the fuel supply valve.
11. Prime the fuel system. Refer to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime" for
more information.
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.
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 discon-
g01118416
nected fuel system component.
Maintenance Section
i02873572
NOTICE
65