COVER-FRONT 8E3605 - Caterpillar

Turn the disconnect switch OFF or disconnect the battery when changing fuel filters.Do not fill fuel filters with fuel before installing them. Contaminated fuel will cause accelerated wear to fuel systems parts.
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Unlatch the engine hood and raise the engine hood.
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(1) Secondary filter. (2) Valve. (3) Valve. (4) Primary filter.Note: Drain secondary filter (1) before you remove primary filter (4) .
Turn valve (3) counterclockwise to the ON position.
Turn valve (2) counterclockwise to the ON position.Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information" for information on containing fluid spillage.
Slowly loosen secondary filter (1). Allow any remaining fuel in the valves to drain into a suitable container. When the fuel stops draining, loosen secondary filter (1) more. Repeat this process until the secondary filter is completely drained.Note: Dispose of used fluids according to local regulations.
Remove primary filter (4). Inspect the fuel filter for debris by cutting the fuel filter open.Note: This fuel filter is a cartridge type filter. This type of filter cannot be reused.Note: Dispose of used filters according to local regulations.
Clean the filter mounting base. Make sure that all of the used seal is removed.
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Coat the seal of the new filter with clean diesel fuel.
Install the new fuel filter by hand. When the seal contacts the filter mounting base, tighten the filter by an additional 3/4 turn.The filter has rotation index marks that are spaced at 90 degree intervals. Use these rotation index marks as a guide for proper tightening.
Turn valves (2) and (3) clockwise to the OFF position.
Tighten secondary filter (1) in the same manner that is described in Step 8.
Prime the fuel system. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System Priming Pump - Operate" for instructions.
Close the engine hood and latch the engine hood.