Procedure to Install New Lower Fuel Filter Support Bracket for Certain C175 Engines {1261, 1262} Caterpillar

Off-Highway Truck/Tractor

793F (S/N: SND1-133; SSP1-1175; SXP1-103; RBT1-190)

793F AC (S/N: EMD1-77)

794 AC (S/N: MN51-56; MT51-116)

795F AC (S/N: ERM1-296)

795FAC XQ (S/N: SNT1-105)

Introduction

This special instruction contains information to install new lower fuel filter support bracket on the engines listed above.

Do not perform any procedure in this Special Instruction until you have read the information and you understand the information.

Safety Section

Work safely. Most accidents that involve product operation, maintenance, and repair are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs. A person must be alert to potential hazards. This person should also have the necessary training, skills, and tools to perform these functions properly.

Safety precautions and warnings are provided in this instruction and on the product. If these hazard warnings are not heeded, bodily injury or death could occur to you or to other persons. Caterpillar cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard.

Therefore, the warnings in this publication and the warnings that are on the product are not all inclusive. If a tool, a procedure, a work method, or operating technique that is not recommended by Caterpillar is used, ensure that it is safe for you and for others. Ensure that the product will not be damaged or made unsafe by the operation, lubrication, maintenance, or the repair procedures that are used.

Do not operate or work on this machine unless you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact your Cat dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.

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Do not attempt to assemble this machine until you read and you understand the assembly instructions. Improper assembly procedures could result in injury or death.

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Accidental engine starting can cause injury or death to personnel working on the equipment. To avoid accidental engine starting, disconnect the battery cable from the negative (−) battery terminal. Completely tape all metal surfaces of the disconnected battery cable end in order to prevent contact with other metal surfaces which could activate the engine electrical system. Place a Do Not Operate tag at the Start/Stop switch location to inform personnel that the equipment is being worked on.

Required Parts

Required parts to install new lower fuel filter support bracket are listed in Table 1.

Installation Procedure

Perform the following procedure to install new lower fuel filter support bracket:

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Illustration 1	g06249191

1. Remove lower filter support from oil pan and replace with new lower support bracket, mounted onto the pan rail/block.
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   (A) Bolts (B) 8T-0644 Bolt (C) 114-9224 Spacer (1) 198-4766 Hard Washer

2. Removal of bolts (A) is not required, but loosening may aid in the alignment of lower support.

3. Remove bolts (B) and spacers (C) from fuel filter bracket. Discard the part.

4. Remove hard washers (1) and save the part.
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   (B) 8T-0644 Bolt (C) 114-9224 Spacer

5. Remove bolts (B) and spacers (C) from pan rail. Discard the part.
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   (2) 533-3914 (3) 372-0687 Special Bolt (4) 106-1242 Spacer

6. Install new support assembly (2).

7. Install bolts (3) and spacers (4) on the pan rail/block. Hand tighten the bolts (3).
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   (5) 8T-0441 Bolt (1) 198-4766 Hard Washer

8. Install new support assembly to the upper filter support bracket with bolts (5) and hard washers (1) saved in step 4.

9. Tighten bolts (5) to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).

10. Tighten bolts (3) to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).