CYLINDER GP-LIFT 4945323 - Caterpillar

Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire. To help prevent possible injury, turn the start switch off when changing fuel filters or water separator elements. Clean up fuel spills immediately.
Ensure that the engine is stopped before any servicing or repair is performed.
Refer to Systems 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.Remove the Filter Element
Turn the fuel supply valve (if equipped) to the OFF position before performing this maintenance.
Place a suitable container under the fuel filter to catch any fuel that might spill. Clean up any spilled fuel. Clean the outside body of the filter assembly.
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Open the drain valve (6) and if necessary, open vent screw (1). Allow the fuel to drain from the filter. Tighten vent screw (1) securely and close drain valve (6).
Use a suitable strap wrench remove the filter bowl (5) from filter base (2).
Remove the filter element (3) and discard the element. Remove the O ring seal (4) from filter bowl (5). Discard the old O ring seal.
Ensure the filter bowl (5) is clean and free from dirt.Install the Filter Element
Install filter element (3) into filter base (2).
Install a new O ring seal (4) to filter bowl (5) and install filter bowl (5) to filter base (2). Do not use a tool to install the filter assembly. Use hand pressure only to tighten filter bowl.
Turn the fuel supply valve (if equipped) to the ON position
The primary fuel filter the secondary fuel filter must be replaced at the same time. Prime the fuel system, refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime"".