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Ensure that all adjustments and repairs that are carried out to the fuel system are performed by authorized personnel that have the correct training. Before beginning ANY work on the fuel system, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information and High Pressure Fuel Lines" for safety information. Refer to System Operation, Testing and Adjusting, "Cleanliness of Fuel System Components" for detailed information on the standards of cleanliness that must be observed during ALL work on the fuel system. |
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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. Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates. |
- Turn the fuel supply to the OFF position.
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Illustration 1 g01334883 Typical example - Make temporary identification marks on plastic tube assemblies (2), (4) and (5) in order to show the correct position of the tube assemblies.
- Place a suitable container below the fuel filter base in order to catch any fuel that might be spilled.
- Disconnect plastic tube assemblies (2), (4) and (5) from fuel filter base (1). Plug the plastic tube assemblies with new plugs. Cap the ports in the fuel filter base with new caps.
- Remove fuel filter (6). Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace".
- Remove bolts (3) from fuel filter base (1). Remove the fuel filter base from the mounting bracket.
Note: Do not disassemble the fuel filter base.
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Ensure that all adjustments and repairs that are carried out to the fuel system are performed by authorized personnel that have the correct training. Before beginning ANY work on the fuel system, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information and High Pressure Fuel Lines" for safety information. Refer to System Operation, Testing and Adjusting , "Cleanliness of Fuel System Components" for detailed information on the standards of cleanliness that must be observed during ALL work on the fuel system. |
- Ensure that fuel filter base (1) is clean and free from damage. If necessary, replace the complete fuel filter base and filter assembly.
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Illustration 2 g01334883 Typical example - Position fuel filter base (1) on the mounting bracket. Install bolts (3). Tighten the bolts to a torque of
44 N·m (32 lb ft) . - Remove the plugs from the plastic tube assemblies. Remove the caps from the ports in the fuel filter base.
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NOTICE Ensure that the plastic tube assemblies are installed in the original positions. Failure to connect the plastic tube assemblies to the correct ports will allow contamination to enter the fuel system. Contaminated fuel will cause serious damage to the engine.
- Connect plastic tube assemblies (2), (4) and (5) to fuel filter base (1).
- If necessary, install a new fuel filter (6) to fuel filter base (1). Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace" for the correct procedure.
- Turn the fuel supply to the ON position.
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- Remove the air from the fuel system. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime".