Bobcat T190 - FUEL FILTER; Removing Water from Fuel Filter; Replacing Fuel Filter Element; Removing Air from Fuel System

08-08
7 Intermediate Update
FUEL FILTER
For the service interval for removing water from, or
replacing the fuel filter.
Removing Water
Figure 8
Loosen the drain (1) [Figure 8] at the bottom of the filter
element to remove water from the filter.
Replacing Element
Remove the filter element (2) [Figure 8].
Clean the area around the filter housing. Put clean oil on
the seal of the new filter element. Install the fuel filter, and
hand tighten.
Remove air from the fuel system. (See Removing Air
From The Fuel System on Page 7.)
WARNING
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Always clean up spilled fuel or oil. Keep heat, flames,
sparks or lighted tobacco away from fuel and oil.
Failure to use care around combustibles can cause
explosion or fire.
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Removing Air From The Fuel System
After replacing the filter element or when the fuel tank
has run out of fuel, the air must be removed from the fuel
system before starting the engine.
WARNING
AVOID INJURY OR DEATH
Diesel fuel or hydraulic fluid under pressure can
penetrate skin or eyes, causing serious injury or
death. Fluid leaks under pressure may not be visible.
Use a piece of cardboard or wood to find leaks. Do
not use your bare hand. Wear safety goggles. If fluid
enters skin or eyes, get immediate medical attention
from a physician familiar with this injury.
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Figure 9
Open the vent (1) [Figure 9] on the fuel filter housing.
Squeeze the hand pump (priming bulb) (2) [Figure 9]
until fuel flows from the vent with no air bubbles.
Close the vent (1) [Figure 9].
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