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FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY SERVICE/REPAIR/REPLACE.
This task covers: a . Service b . Removal c . Inspection/Repair d . Installation e . Operational Check
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Manual References
Tool kit, general mechanic's (Item 1, Appendix B)
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Filter wrench (Item 2, Appendix B)
Materials/Parts
General Safety Instructions
Fuel filter cartridges
Well ventilated area, away from open flame, re-
Lint-free cloth (Item 19, Appendix C)
quired for diesel fuel.
SERVICE:
NOTE
Turn fuel supply and return valves off prior to removing
fuel filters.
1.
Remove two fuel filter cartridges (1) . Using filter
wrench, rotate counterclockwise to remove .
Discard cartridges.
2.
Install fuel filters as follows:
Death or serious injury could occur if diesel
fuel is not handled carefully . Use in a well
ventilated area away from open flame, arcing
equipment, ignition sources, heaters, or
excessive heat . Always store fuel in proper,
marked containers . DO NOT SMOKE.
a .
Use a clean, lint-free towel to clean filter
head gasket surface.
b.
Apply a light film of clean engine oil to filter
gasket surface (2).
c.
Fill filters with clean fuel.
d.
Install filter on filter head . Tighten filter until
gasket contacts filter head surface.
e.
Tighten filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn
after gasket contacts filter head surface.
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