ENGINE AR-CORE 3971168 - Caterpillar

TYPE="TABLE" @@@-->
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.
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.
Cleaning the Strainer and the Sediment Chamber for the Fuel Transfer Pump
Turn the fuel supply valve to the OFF position before the maintenance is performed.
Illustration 1 g00286056
(1) Fuel transfer pump
(2) Cover and seal
(3) Strainer
Remove the cover and seal (2) from the top of fuel transfer pump (1). Remove strainer (3).
Use nonflammable solvent in order to clean the strainer, the cover, and the seal. Carefully wash any sediment from the chamber of the fuel transfer pump.
Assemble the clean, dry fuel transfer pump.
Ensure that the lift pump cover is secure so that air does not enter the fuel system.
Turn the fuel supply to the ON position.
Prime the fuel system. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for more information on priming the fuel system.