Perkins 1204EA-E44TA Operation And Maintenance Manual page 108

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Maintenance Section
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
NOTICE
Ensure that the engine is stopped before any servic-
ing or repair is performed.
NOTICE
Engines that operate under severe conditions will re-
quire more frequent maintenance intervals to ensure
maximum reliability. If the engine is operated at alti-
tudes greater than 3000m, new fuel filters must be in-
stalled every 250 service hours. For more information
consult your Perkins distributor.
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 to
catch any fuel that might spill. Clean up any spilled
fuel. Clean the outside body of the filter assembly.
Illustration 72
3. 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).
4. Allow the fuel to drain into the container and
remove the tube.
5. Tighten the vent screw (1) to a torque of 2.5 N·m
(22 lb in).
6. Remove the filter bowl (2). Rotate the filter
assembly counterclockwise to remove the
assembly.
Illustration 73
7. Rotate the filter element (5) counterclockwise and
remove the filter element. Clean the filter bowl.
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