CYLINDER GP-LIFT 4395317 - Caterpillar

Personal injury or death can occur if personnel are trapped between the wheel and the frame.The steering system is hydraulically controlled and wheels can crush personnel during movement.Use caution when working between the wheels and the frame. If the wheels must be turned, ensure that all personnel are clear of the machine before any movement.
Personal injury or death can result if spilled fuel ignites. Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire.To help prevent possible injury, turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position when changing fuel filters or water separator elements. Clean up fuel spills immediately.
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, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Do not fill fuel filters with fuel before installing them. The fuel will not be filtered and could be contaminated. Contaminated fuel will cause accelerated wear to fuel system parts. The fuel system should be primed prior to starting the engine.
Park the machine on a level surface and stop the engine. Make sure that the transmission control is in the PARK position.
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View of the back side of the fuel tank
Close fuel shutoff valve (1).
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The primary fuel filter is located behind access cover (5).
The water separator bowl (3) is located on the bottom of the primary fuel filter (2). Open the drain valve (4) on the water separator bowl. Allow the water and the fuel to drain into a suitable container.
Use a strap type wrench to remove the filter from the filter mounting base.
Remove the water separator bowl from the filter element. Clean the water separator bowl and the O-ring groove. Note: The water separator bowl is reusable. Do not discard the water separator bowl.
Inspect the O-ring seal in the water separator bowl for damage. Replace the O-ring seal, if necessary.
Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean diesel fuel or with engine oil. Place the O-ring seal in the water separator bowl.
Install the water separator bowl onto the new filter element by hand. Do not use tools to tighten the water separator bowl.
Lubricate the gasket of the new filter element with clean diesel fuel. Install the new filter hand tight until the seal of the fuel filter contacts the base. Note the position of the index marks on the filter in relation to a fixed point on the filter base. Note: There are rotation index marks on the fuel filter that are spaced 90 degrees or 1/4 of a turn away from each other. When you tighten the fuel filter, use the rotation index marks as a guide.
Tighten the filter according to the instructions that are printed on the filter. Use the index marks as