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FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY SERVICE/REPAIR/REPLACE (CONT).
INSTALLATION:
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.
1.
Position filter bracket (1) on engine and install two captive screws and lockwashers (2).
2.
Position fuel filter head (3) under filter bracket (1) . Install four captive capscrews and lockwashers (4)
and secure head (3) to bracket (1).
3.
Install male elbow (5) to filter head (3).
4.
Install union (6) into fuel pump.
5.
Install flexible hose (7) to union (6) and male elbow (5).
6.
Install fuel inlet line union (8) to male elbow (9).
7.
Apply a light film of clean oil to filter gaskets surfaces (10).
8.
Fill filters (11) with clean fuel.
9.
Install filters (11) on filter head (3) . Tighten filter until gasket contacts filter head surface.
10.
Tighten filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn after gasket contacts filter head surface.
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