HOSE 3997951 - Caterpillar

Illustration 1 g02039173The fuel tank is located on the rear of the machine. The filler cap is on the left side of the machine next to the ROPS.Only vented fuel caps have filters. Machines without the fast fill fuel adapter require a vented fuel cap.
Illustration 2 g01414628
Lift lever (3) in order to remove the fuel tank filler cap. Turn the lever counterclockwise until the lever stops. Lift the cap straight up in order to remove the cap.
Remove the fuel strainer from the filler neck.
In order to replace the filter assembly, remove cover (5) that secures filter assemblies (6 & 7) to the fuel cap. Remove filter assemblies (6 & 7) from bottom cover (5). Remove O-ring (2), and filter assembly (4) from cap (1).
Wash the cap and the strainer in a clean, nonflammable solvent.
Inspect the tank cap seal. If the seal is damaged, replace the seal.
Install the strainer.
Install the fuel cap. Rotate the fuel cap clockwise until three tabs (5) drop into the slots in the adapter. Rotate lever (3) clockwise until the lever stops. Lower lever (3) over locking tab (8). Fast Fill Fuel Adapter (If Equipped)
Machines that are equipped with the fast fill fuel adapter have a filler cap that is not vented. There are no filters in the cap.