Perkins 1104D Operation And Maintenance Manual page 97

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Illustration 65
Typical example
2. Clean the outside of the fuel filter. Use a suitable
tool in order to remove the canister (2) from the
engine and dispose of the canister in a safe place.
3. Ensure that dirt can not enter the new canister. Do
not fill the canister with fuel before the canister is
installed. Lubricate the O ring seal (1) with clean
engine oil on the new canister.
4. Install the new canister. Do not use a tool in order
to install the canister. Tighten the canister by hand.
5. Spin on the canister until the O ring seal contacts
the sealing surface. The canister will require a ¾
of a full turn in order to tighten the canister
correctly.
6. Prime the fuel system. Refer to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime" for
more information.
Type Two
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.
Note: Refer to Testing and Adjusting Manual ,
"Cleanliness of Fuel System Components" for
detailed information on the standards of
cleanliness that must be observed during ALL
work on the fuel system.
Ensure that the engine is stopped before any servic-
ing or repair is performed.
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Illustration 66
This fuel filter can be identified by the 12 drain holes
in the filter. Refer to illustration 66 .
After the engine has stopped, you must wait for 60
seconds in order to allow the fuel pressure to be
purged from the high pressure fuel lines before any
service or repair is performed on the engine fuel
lines. If necessary, perform minor adjustments.
Repair any leaks from the low pressure fuel system
and from the cooling, lubrication or air systems.
Replace any high pressure fuel line that has leaked.
Refer to Disassembly and Assembly Manual, "Fuel
Injection Lines - Install".
1. Ensure that the fuel supply valve (if equipped) is in
the OFF position. Place a suitable container under
the fuel filter in order to catch any fuel that might
spill. Clean up any spilled fuel.
Maintenance Section
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
NOTICE
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