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Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids. Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
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Do not fill fuel filters with fuel before installing them. Contaminated fuel will cause accelerated wear to fuel system parts. Fuel system should be primed prior to starting the engine. |
- Use a strap type wrench to remove the secondary fuel filter. The secondary fuel filter is located on the right side of the machine in the engine compartment. Dispose of the used filter properly.
- Clean the filter mounting base. Remove all of the used seal from the filter mounting base.
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Illustration 2 g00101318 - Lubricate the seal of the new secondary fuel filter with clean diesel fuel.
- Install the new secondary fuel filter by hand. When the seal contacts the filter mounting base, tighten the filter by an additional 3/4 turn.
- Prime the fuel filters.
Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime" for the proper procedure.
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