TUBE 1644291 - Caterpillar

Personal injury or death can result from a fire.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 pre-fill new fuel filters during fuel filter changes. Engine damage can result.
Turn the disconnect switch OFF or disconnect the battery when changing fuel filters.
Do not touch the high pressure fuel injection lines. Touching the fuel injection lines could cause the fuel injection lines to break.
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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Remove the fuel filter.Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information" for information in Containing Fluid Spillage.
Clean the base for the filter housing.
Install the new filter by hand.
Open the fuel supply valve.
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime" for the engine starting procedure to be used after servicing the fuel system.
Close the right rear access door.Note: Do not fill the fuel filter with fuel before installing the filter on the machine. Dirt or debris might enter the system which could cause damage to the fuel injection equipment.