DCE80-100E
Technical Handbook
Engine Cummins QSB 5.9
Service
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P.Group 30
TDCE01
04GB
Changing the fuel filter
1. Clean the outsides of the filter.
2. Place a container underneath the filter.
3. Drain any water and fuel from the filter container. Push drain-
ing valve upwards, see picture.
4. Remove the water-in fuel sensor from the engine harness.
5. Remove the filter.
6. Drain the filter and remove the water-in fuel sensor from the
fitler. See picture. Discard the old filter.
7. Clean the filter head.
8. Check that the new filter is perfectly clean and that the seals
are in good condition.
9. Install the water-in fuel sensor into the new filter.
10. Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean lubricating oil.
11. Fit the new filter canister and tighten it by hand until the seal
is in contact with the seating surface. Then tighten it a further
half a turn.
12. Reconnect the water-in fuel sensor to the engine harness.
13. Remove the collection container. The contained fuel should
be handled as environmentally dangerous waste.