SPRING 8G1300 - 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 any disconnected fuel system components.
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 Dealer Service Tool Catalog" or refer to Special Publication, PECJ0003, "Caterpillar Shop Supplies and Tools Catalog" for tools and supplies suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar products.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
Stop the engine. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position or disconnect the battery. Refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect" for more information. Shut off the fuel supply valve (if equipped).
It may be necessary to relieve residual fuel pressure from the fuel system before the fuel filters are removed. Wait from 1 minute to 5 minutes until the fuel pressure has lowered. Use a suitable container in order to catch any fuel that may spill.
Remove the used fuel filters and discard the used fuel filters.
Apply clean diesel fuel to the new fuel filter o-rings.
Do not fill the secondary fuel filter with fuel before installing. The fuel would not be filtered and could be contaminated. Contaminated fuel will cause accelerated wear to fuel system parts.
In order to meet expected fuel system component life, 4 micron(c) absolute or less secondary fuel filtration is required for all Caterpillar Diesel Engines that are equipped with unit injected fuel systems. Note that all current Caterpillar Diesel Engines are factory equipped with Caterpillar Advanced Efficiency 4 micron(c) absolute fuel filters.Caterpillar does not warrant the quality or performance of non-Caterpillar fluids and filters.
Install the new fuel filters. Spin the fuel filters onto the fuel filter bases until the o-rings contact the bases. Use the rotation index marks on the filters as a guide for proper tightening. Tighten the filters according to the