WHEEL AS 3V3626 - Caterpillar

Personal injury or death can result if spilled fuel ignites. Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire.To help prevent possible injury, turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position 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.
Do not fill fuel filters with fuel before installing them. The fuel will not be filtered and could be contaminated. Contaminated fuel will cause accelerated wear to fuel system parts. The fuel system should be primed prior to starting the engine.
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Location of the primary fuel filter.
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In order to drain the primary filter, open drain valve (2) a 1/4 turn. Catch the fuel in a suitable container.
Remove primary filter (1) with a strap-type wrench.
Remove and retain metal drain valve (2) for installation purposes. Dispose of the used filter properly.
Remove and discard the plastic drain valve from the new filter. Retain the new drain valve seal from the plastic drain valve.
Clean metal drain valve (2) .
Apply clean diesel fuel to the new drain valve seal and place onto to metal drain valve (2).
Install metal drain valve (2) onto a new filter by hand.
Lubricate the sealing surface of new primary filter (1) with clean diesel fuel.
Install the new filter hand tight until the seal of the filter contacts the filter mounting base. Note the position of the index marks on the filter in relation to a fixed point on the filter mounting base.Note: There are rotation index marks on the filter that are spaced 90 degrees or 1/4 of a turn away from each other. When you tighten the filter, use the rotation index marks as a guide.
Tighten the filter according to the instructions that are printed on the filter. Use the index marks as a guide for tightening the filter. For non-Caterpillar filters, use the instructions that are provided with the filter.Note: A Caterpillar strap wrench, or another suitable tool maybe required in order to turn the filter to the amount that is required for final installation. Make sure that the installation tool does not damage the filter.
Prime the fuel system. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime".Note: The secondary fuel filter should also be changed at this time. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace".
Start the engine and check for leaks. Make any necessary repairs.