ROD A 8J5675 - 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.
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.
Open the engine access door on the left-hand side of the machine. The primary fuel filter (water separator) is mounted inside the engine compartment on the side of the engine.
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View of machines CB2 1-Up and TEC 1-Up.
(1) Primary fuel filter
(2) Water separator bowl
(3) Water separator drain valve
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View of machines DLW 1-Up and ZAC 1-Up.
(1) Primary fuel filter
(2) Water separator bowl
(3) Water separator drain valve
The water separator is located on the bottom of primary fuel filter (1). Place a suitable container beneath water separator drain valve (3).
Open the water separator drain valve on the bottom of water separator bowl (2). Allow the water and other contaminants to drain into the suitable container.
Close the drain valve. Note: The water separator is under suction during normal engine operation. The drain valve must be tightened in order to prevent air leakage into the fuel system.
Close the engine access door.