Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace - Perkins 1104D-E44T Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance Recommendations

Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace

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.
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.
NOTICE
Ensure that the engine is stopped before any servic-
ing or repair is performed.
1. Turn the fuel supply valve (if equipped) to the OFF
position before performing this maintenance.
2. Place a suitable container under the water
separator Clean any spilled fuel. Clean the outside
of the water separator.
Illustration 63
Typical example
3. Install a suitable tube onto connection (2) and open
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drain valve (1) and drain the filter. Allow the fluid to
drain into the container. Remove the tube.
Illustration 64
Typical example
4. Disconnect the electrical connector (8) and by
hand remove connecting bowl (7). Remove the old
O ring seal (6). Clean connecting bowl (7).
5. Use a suitable tool in order to remove the fuel filter
(5).
6. Lubricate the O ring seal (4) with clean engine oil
on the new filter. Install the new spin on fuel filter
(5). Spin on the filter until the O ring seal contacts
the filter base (3). The filter will require a ¾ of a full
turn.
7. Install new O ring seal (6) onto connecting bowl (7).
Lubricate the O ring seal (6) with clean engine oil
and tighten the connecting bowl by hand. When
the O ring seal contacts the filter, tighten the
connecting bowl ¾ of a full turn.
8. Install the electrical connector (8). Remove the
container and dispose of the fuel in accordance
with local regulations. If necessary, turn the fuel
supply valve to the ON position.
9. The secondary filter must be replaced at the same
time as the primary filter. Refer to the Operation
and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System
Secondary Filter - Replace".
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