Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can
cause a fire. To help prevent possible injury, turn the main power switch
OFF when changing fuel filters or water separator elements.
Clean up fuel spills immediately.
Figure 106
Secondary fuel filter element (6051290496) replacement:
► Place a suitable container under the fuel filter in order to catch any fuel that might spill. Clean up any spilled fuel.
Clean the outside body of the filter assembly.
► Open the drain valve (6) and if necessary open vent screw (1). Allow the fuel drain from the filter. Tighten vent screw
(1) to a torque of 24 Nm (212 lb in) and close drain valve (6).
► Remove the filter bowl (5) from the filter base (2) with a suitable strap wrench.
► Remove and discard the filter element (3). Remove O ring seal (4) from filter bowl (5). Discard the old O ring seal.
► Ensure that the filter bowl (5) is clean and free from dirt.
► Install new filter element (3) (6051290496) into filter base (2).
► Install new O ring seal (4) to filter bowl (5). Install filter bowl (5) hand tight to filter base (2). Do not use a tool to install
the filter assembly!
► Remove the container and dispose of the fuel in a safe place.
The primary filter element (LMPE130306360) must be replaced at same time
as the secondary filter element (6051290496). Refer to 6.13.2 on page 83.
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