Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
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Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical 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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Do not allow dirt to enter the fuel system. Thoroughly clean the area around a fuel system component that will be disconnected. Fit a suitable cover over any disconnected fuel system components. |
- Stop the engine.
- Shut off the fuel tank supply valve.
- Remove fuel filter (2) .
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Use a suitable container to catch any fuel that might spill. Clean up any spilled fuel immediately. |
- Clean the gasket sealing surface of the fuel filter base. Ensure that all of the old gasket is removed.
- Apply clean diesel fuel to the new fuel filter gasket.
- Install the new fuel filter. Spin the fuel filter onto the fuel filter base until the gasket contacts the base. Use the rotation index marks on the filters as a guide for proper tightening. Tighten the filter for an additional 3/4 turn by hand. Do not overtighten the filter.
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Do not fill the secondary fuel filter with fuel before installing. The fuel would not be filtered and could be contaminated. Contaminated fuel will cause accelerated wear to fuel system parts. |
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