Perkins 1106D-70TA Operation And Maintenance Manual page 90

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Maintenance Recommendations
Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator - Drain
Fuel System Primary Filter/
Water Separator - Drain
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.
NOTICE
Ensure that the engine is stopped before any servic-
ing or repair is performed.
NOTICE
The water separator can be under suction during nor-
mal engine operation. Ensure that the drain valve is
tightened securely to help prevent air from entering
the fuel system.
NOTICE
The low-pressure fuel system can be pressurized for
a time period after the engine has stopped operating.
The operating pressure of the low-pressure fuel sys-
tem can be 500 kPa (73 psi).
Use the same method when draining the primary fuel
filter with a hand priming pump installed.
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Illustration 59
Typical example
1. Place a suitable container under the water
separator in order to catch fluid to be drained.
2. Install a suitable tube onto connection (2).
3. Open drain valve (1) and allow the fluid to drain
from filter.
4. When clean fuel can be seen to drain, tighten the
drain valve securely, by hand pressure only.
5. Remove the tube. and dispose of any fluid in
accordance with local regulations. Ensure that the
filter is dry before engine operation.
Fuel System Secondary Filter -
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.
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