STUD-SPR.SHAFT 1M6766 - Caterpillar

Personal injury or death may result from failure to adhere to the following procedures.Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire.Clean up all leaked or spilled fuel. Do not smoke while working on the fuel system.Turn the disconnect switch OFF or disconnect the battery when changing fuel filters.
Do not fill the fuel filters with fuel before installing the fuel filters. The fuel will not be filtered and could be contaminated. Contaminated fuel will cause accelerated wear to fuel system parts.
Open the right rear access door. Secure the access door.
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Close the fuel supply valve. The valve is closed when the lever is horizontal.
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Turn drain valve (4) counterclockwise in order to open. The drain valve is located at the bottom of the fuel filter/water separator.Note: Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information" for information in Containing Fluid Spillage.
Drain the water and the sediment into a suitable container.Note: Dispose of used fluids according to local regulations.
Close drain valve (4) .
Hold bowl (3) . Remove bowl (3) from the fuel filter/water separator.
Remove fuel filter/water separator (2) . Discard fuel filter/water separator (2) .
Clean the inside surfaces of the filter base and of bowl (4) .
Inspect the bowl (4) . If damage is found, replace the bowl.
Inspect the O-ring on the bowl (4) . Replace the seal if the O-ring seal is worn or damaged.
Install a new fuel filter/water separator by hand. Tighten the collar in order to secure the filter element.
Install bowl (4) .
Open the fuel supply valve.
Close the right rear access door.Note: Do not start the engine until all service to the fuel system is complete. For instructions about priming the fuel system, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime".