Perkins 1206E-E70TTA Operation And Maintenance Manual page 121

SEBU8601-04
NOTICE
Ensure that the engine is stopped before any servic-
ing or repair is performed.
Refer to Systems Operation, Testing, and
Adjusting, "Cleanliness of Fuel System
Components" for detailed information on the
standards of cleanliness that must be observed
during ALL work on the fuel system.
Remove the Element
1. Turn the fuel supply valve (if equipped) to the OFF
position before performing this maintenance.
2. Place a suitable container under the fuel filter in
order to catch any fuel that might spill. Clean up
any spilled fuel. Clean the outside body of the filter
assembly.
Illustration 85
Typical example
3. Make a temporary Mark (A) across the filter before
the assembly is removed. Install a suitable tube
onto drain (4). Open the drain valve (3). Rotate the
drain valve counterclockwise. Two full turns are
required. Loosen vent screw (1).
Note: Two complete rotations of the valve will
release the valve from the filter element.
4. Allow the fuel to drain into the container. Remove
the tube and install the valve into the filter element.
Engage the threads of the valve into the filter
element. Do not secure the valve.
5. Tighten the vent screw (1) securely.
6. Remove the filter bowl (2). Rotate the filter
assembly counterclockwise in order to remove the
assembly. Use a suitable tool in order to remove
the filter bowl.
Illustration 86
Typical example
7. Rotate the filter element counterclockwise and
remove the filter element (5). Clean the filter bowl.
Install the Element
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Illustration 87
Typical example
Maintenance Section
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
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