PLATE-CLUTCH 5199075 - 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, "Caterpillar Tools and Shop Products Guide" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
The fuel system is primed in order to fill the fuel filter. The fuel system is also primed in order to purge trapped air.Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Access Doors and Covers" for the location of the service points.The fuel priming pump is located on the top of the water separator on the right side of the machine. The fuel priming is automatically controlled by the engine ECM.
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(1) Drain valve (outlet) (2) Drain valve (inlet)
Open drain valve (2). Allow the fuel to drain into a suitable container.
Turn the start switch key to the ON position. Keep the start switch key in the ON position until a steady flow of fuel comes out of the drain hose. Then, close the drain valve.
Open drain valve (1). Allow the fuel to drain into a suitable container.
Turn the start switch key to the ON position in order to fill the filter element with fuel. Keep the start switch key in the ON position until a steady flow of fuel comes out of the drain hose. Then, close the drain valve.Note: The fuel system should be primed within two minutes. If the time was more than two minutes, change the filter element and repeat the priming procedures.
Start the engine. If the engine starts but the engine runs rough, allow the engine to run at low idle. Continue to run the engine at low idle until the engine runs smoothly.
Stop the engine.