RETAINER 1C7110 - Caterpillar

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.
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Unlatch the engine hood and raise the engine hood.
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(1) Fuel priming pump. (2) Cover and seal. (3) Strainer.Note: It may be necessary to remove the heat shield (if equipped) that is between the priming pump and the turbocharger.
Remove the cover and seal (2) from the top of fuel priming 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 lift pump.
Assemble the clean, dry fuel priming pump.
Ensure that the lift pump cover is secure so that air does not enter the fuel system.
Prime the fuel system. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System Priming Pump - Operate" in the Maintenance Section for more information on priming the fuel system.
Install the heat shield (if equipped).
Close the engine hood and latch the engine hood.