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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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(1) Fuel connections (2) Fuel filter | |
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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. Ensure that the engine will not start during this procedure.
- It may be necessary to relieve residual fuel pressure from the fuel system before removing the fuel filter.
Loosen one of the fuel connections (1) in order to purge any residual pressure.
- Remove used fuel filter (2) with a 1U-8760 Chain Wrench. Discard the used fuel filter.
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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 new fuel filter onto the fuel filter base until the gasket contacts the base.
- Tighten the fuel filter by hand for an additional one full turn. Do not overtighten the fuel filter. Use the rotation index marks that are on the fuel filter as a guide for proper tightening.
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Do not fill the fuel filters with fuel before installing the fuel filters. The fuel will not be filtered and could be contaminated. Contaminated fuel will cause accelerated wear to fuel system parts. |
- Prime the fuel system.
Refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime" topic.