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Maintenance Section
Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
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.
NOTICE
Do not allow dirt to enter the fuel system. Thoroughly
clean the area around a fuel system component that
will be disconnected. Fit a suitable cover over disconnected fuel system component.
1. Open drain (3). The drain is a self-ventilated
drain. Catch the draining water in a suitable
container. Dispose of the water properly.
2. Close drain (3).
NOTICE
The water separator is under suction during normal
engine operation. Ensure that the drain valve is tightened securely to help prevent air from entering the fuel
system.
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Fuel System Secondary Filter Replace
SMCS Code: 1261-510-SE
Personal injury or death can result from a fire.
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire.
Clean up all leaked or spilled fuel. Do not smoke
while working on the fuel system.
Turn the disconnect switch OFF or disconnect the
battery when changing fuel filters.
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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.
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(1) Element
(2) Bowl
(3) Drain
Bowl (2) should be monitored daily for signs of
water. If water is present, drain the water from the
bowl.
NOTICE
Do not fill fuel filters with fuel before installing them.
Contaminated fuel will cause accelerated wear to fuel
system parts.
Before you replace the secondary fuel filter element,
replace the primary fuel filter element. See the
Topic “Fuel System Primary Filter - Replace” in this
manual.