Replace The Fuel Filter/Water Separator Element - Perkins Models - Genie S-60 TraX Service Manual

Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
CHECKLIST C PROCEDURES
C-5
Replace the Fuel Filter/Water
Separator - Perkins Models
Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed every 500 hours or six months,
whichever comes first.
Regular replacement of the fuel filter/water
separator is essential for good engine performance.
Failure to perform this procedure can lead to poor
engine performance and/or hard starting, and
continued use may result in component damage.
Extremely dirty conditions may require this
procedure be performed more often.
Explosion and fire hazard. Engine
fuels are combustible. Perform this
procedure in an open, well-
ventilated area away from heaters,
sparks, flames and lighted
tobacco. Always have an approved
fire extinguisher within easy reach.
Note: Perform this procedure with the engine off.
1 Open the engine side turntable cover and locate
the fuel filter/water separator on the bulkhead.
2 Disconnect and plug the fuel supply hose from
the fuel tank to the fuel filter/water separator.
3 Loosen the vent plug located on the fuel filter/
water separator head.
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4 Place a suitable container under the filter bowl.
5 Rotate the filter bowl counterclockwise and
6 Rotate the filter element counterclockwise and
7 Install the bowl onto the new filter element.
8 Apply a thin layer of oil onto the element gasket.
S-60 • S-65 • S-60 TRAX • S-65 TRAX
S-60 HC • S-60X • S-60XC
a vent plug
b main fuel line
c drain plug
d filter bowl
e filter element
f separator head
Loosen the drain plug located at the bottom of
the bowl. Completely drain the fuel.
remove it from the element.
remove it from the filter head.
Install the filter/bowl assembly onto the filter
head. Tighten the drain plug and vent plug.
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Part No. 147753