Fuel System - Prime; Fuel Filter (In-Line) - Replace - Perkins 1206F-E70TA Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance Recommendations

Fuel Filter (In-Line) - Replace

• Gap (A) vertical top position 12 ± 1 mm
(0.47244 ± 0.03937 inch).
• Gap (A) vertical bottom position 8 ± 1 mm
(0.31496 ± 0.03937 inch).
After the gap (A) has been checked in the vertical top
position or the vertical bottom position, the horizontal
position must be checked.
• Gap (A) in the horizontal position must be a
minimum of 9 mm (0.35433 inch).
If the fan tip clearance requires adjustment, refer to
the Disassembly and Assembly manual for more
information.
Fuel Filter (In-Line) - 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 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.
NOTICE
Ensure that the engine is stopped before any servic-
ing or repair is performed.
The location of the in-line fuel filter will depend on the
application that the engine has been installed.
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Illustration 90
Typical example
1. Turn the fuel supply valve (if equipped) to the OFF
position. Remove any brackets that hold the in-line
fuel filter (1) in place, refer to OEM information.
2. Release the hose clips (3) and remove the hose
lines from the in-line fuel filter. Remove the in-line
filter.
3. Install a new in-line filter and secure, refer to OEM
information. Ensure that the arrow mark (2) is
aligned to the direction of fuel flow from the tank to
the fuel pump.
4. Install the fuel hose lines and install the hose clips
(3). Turn the fuel supply valve (if equipped) to the
ON position.
5. The in-line fuel filter must be changed with the
primary filter and the secondary fuel filter.

Fuel System - Prime

Note: 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.
Ensure that all adjustments and repairs are
performed by authorized personnel that have had the
correct training.
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