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Maintenance Section
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) - Drain
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Fuel System Primary Filter (Water
Separator) - Drain
SMCS Code: 1263-543
NOTICE
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, “Caterpillar
Tools and Shop Products Guide” for tools and supplies
suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar
products.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and
mandates.
Illustration 178
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1. Open the engine access door on the left side of the machine. The
primary fuel filter and water separator (1) is located on the left side
of the machine.
2. Loosen drain valve (2) on the bottom of the water separator bowl.
Allow the water and the sediment to drain into a suitable container.