EDGE-CUTTING 1359673 - Caterpillar

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.
Open the right rear access door. Secure the access door.
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Locate fuel filter on left side of compartment.
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Push the pump knob on top of the fuel filter and turn the knob counter-clockwise to unlock the knob.
Push the pump knob and release. Repeat this process approximately 10 times to 15 times.
Push and turn the pump knob clockwise to lock the knob.
Crank the engine. If the engine does not start, or the engine misfires, or the engine emits smoke, then prime the engine again.
If the engine starts but the engine runs rough, continue to run the engine at low idle. Run the engine at low idle until the engine runs properly.
Check the fuel system for leaks. Stop the engine.
Close the right rear access door. Note: Do not fill the fuel filter with fuel before installing the filter on the machine.