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Komatsu PC400 - Every 500 Hours Service; Replace Fuel Filter Cartridge

Komatsu PC400
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24. SERVICE PROCEDURE
24.6 EVERY 500 HOURS SERVICE
Maintenance for every 100 and 250 hours should be carried out
at the same time.
24.6.1 REPLACE FUEL FILTER CARTRIDGE
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WARNING 1
Engine is at high temperature immediately after the machine
has been operated. Wait for engine to cool down before
replacing the filter.
Do not bring fire or sparks near the fuel.
When cranking the engine, confirm the safety around the
engine, as the engine may start.
1.
2.
Set the container to catch the fuel under the filter cartridge.
Using a filter wrench, turn filter cartridge @I counterclockwise to
remove it.
3.
Clean the filter holder, fill a new filter cartridge with clean fuel,
coat the packing surface with engine oil, then install it to the filter
holder.
4. When installing, tighten until the packing surface contacts the
seal surface of the filter holder, then tighten it up l/2 to 3/4 of a
turn.
If the filter cartridge is tightened too far, the packing will be
damaged and this will lead to leakage of fuel. If the filter
cartridge is too loose, fuel will also leak from the packing, so
always tighten to the correct amount.
5.
6.
Loosen air bleed plug 0.
Loosen the knob of feed pump @ and operate it 50 - 60 times
up and down. This will bleed the air.
7. Push in the knob of feed pump @ and tighten it.
Prepare a filter wrench and a container to catch the fuel.
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