PIN 2583451 - Caterpillar

Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Cat® products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Do not fill fuel filters with fuel before installing them. Contaminated fuel will cause accelerated wear to fuel system parts. Fuel system should be primed prior to starting the engine.
Illustration 1 g01050601
Open the engine access door on the left side of the machine. The water separator is located on the bottom of the primary fuel filter.
Attach a rubber tube to the bottom of the drain valve on the bottom of the water separator bowl. Open the drain valve. Allow the water and the fuel to drain into a suitable container.
Close the drain valve. Note: The water separator is under suction during normal engine operation. Tighten the drain valve securely in order to prevent air leakage into the fuel system.
Close the access door.