INSERT 1492882 - Caterpillar

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Open the engine access door on the right side of the machine.
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Remove fuel filter (1). Dispose of the used filter properly.
Clean the filter mounting base. Make sure that all of the used gasket is removed.
Lubricate the gasket of a new filter with clean diesel fuel.
Install the new filter by hand. When the gasket contacts the filter base, tighten the filter by an additional 3/4 turn.There are rotation index marks on the filter at 90 degree intervals. Use these marks as a guide for proper tightening.
Do not fill fuel filters with fuel before installing them. Contaminated fuel will cause accelerated wear to fuel system parts.
Prime the fuel system.Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime" for the correct procedure.
Close the engine access door.