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Maintenance Section
Fuel System Water Separator - Drain
4. Clean the fuel fi
lter base.
5. Coat the seal for the new secondary fuel filter with
clean diesel f
uel prior to installation.
6. Install the new secondary fuel filter by hand. Do
not use a tool
for installation of the secondary
fuel filter. When the new filter base gasket
contacts the fuel filter base, tighten the secondary
fuel filter b
y an additional 270°.
7. Prime the fuel system.
Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual,
“Fuel System - Prime”.
8. Start the engine and check for leaks.
9. Lower the h
ood.
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Fuel Syst
em Water Separator
-Drain
SMCS Cod
e: 1263-543
NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fl uids are contained
during performance of inspection, maintenance, test-
ing, ad
justing and repair of the product. Be prepared to
collect the fluid with suitable containers before open-
ing any compartment or disassembling any compo-
nent c
ontaining fluids.
Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, “Caterpillar
Deale
r Service Tool Catalog” for tools and supplies
suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar
products.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and
mandates.
1. Rai
se the hood. Refer to Operation and
Maintenance Manual, “Hood Control”.
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Illustration 172
Note: The water separator is located below the
primary fuel filter element.
2. Insert drain hose (3) into a suitable container and
open valve (1). Close the valve.
3. Ensure that the drain hose is routed through hole
(2).
4. Lower the hood.
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Fuel Tank Cap and Strainer -
Clean
SMCS Code: 1273-070-STR; 1273-070-Z2
Park the machine on a level surface. Ensure that the
parking brake is fully engaged. Lower the truck body
or OEM attachment and shut off the engine.
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Illustration 173
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