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F_5.1_01_GB.fm 7-12
Engine fuel system (3)
A
The fuel filter system consists of three fil-
ters:
- Pre-filter (A) with water separator
- Two main filters (B)
A
Depending on the machine, the pre-filter
is in the engine compartment or under
the tank lid!
Pre-filter - draining of water
A
Empty the collection bin by the specified
intervals or when the engine electronic
indicates a fault.
- Drain the separated water at the tap (C), collect it, and close the tap again.
Change of pre-filter:
- Drain the separated water at the tap
(C), collect it, and close the tap again.
- Pull down the connection of the water
detector (D)
- Untighten the filter cartridge (A) with
the collection sump using a pair of oil
filter tongs or oil filter strap and un-
screw it.
- Unscrew the collection sump (E) from
the filter cartridge and clean as re-
quired.
- Clean the sealing surface of the filter
holder.
- Apply a thin coat of oil to the gasket of
the collection sump, drive it under the
filter cartridge and tighten by hand.
- Apply a thin coat of oil to the gasket of
the filter cartridges, drive them under
the holder and tighten by hand.
- Replace the connection of the water
detector (D)
A
C
D
A
E
B
B
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