Perkins 904D-E28T - Element - Replace; Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator)

If the engine will not start, refer to Troubleshooting,
“Engine Cranks but will not Start”.
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Fuel System Primary Filter
(Water Separator Element -
Replace
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electri-
cal components can cause a fire. To help prevent
possible injury, turn the start switch off when
changing fuel filters or water separator elements.
Clean up fuel spills immediately.
Note: Refer to Systems Operation, Testing, and
Adjusting, “Cleanliness of Fuel System
Components” for detailed information on the
standards of cleanliness that must be observed
during ALL work on the fuel system.
NOTICE
Ensure that the engine is stopped before any servic-
ing or repair is performed.
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water
Separator) Element for Electric
Fuel Priming Pump
Remove the Element
1. Turn the fuel supply valve (if equipped) to the OFF
position before performing this maintenance.
2. Place a suitable container under the water
separator to catch any fuel that might spill. Clean
up any spilled fuel. Clean the outside body of the
filter assembly.
Illustration 54 g06304505
Typical example
3. Install a suitable tube onto drain (2). Open the
drain valve (1). Rotate the drain valve fully
counterclockwise. Two full turns are required.
4. Allow the fuel to drain into the container.
5. Remove the tube from the drain (2).
6. Remove the wiring harness from connection (3).
7. Rotate filter bowl (5) counterclockwise and remove
the filter bowl from assembly.
Note: If a strap wrench is required to loosen the filter
bowl (5), ensure that the strap is positioned in the
middle of the ribbed section. To avoid damage or
mechanical failure, do not position the strap around
the clear area. Do not apply loads to the clear plastic
bowl and the joint of the black plastic section of the
lower bowl.
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Maintenance Section
Fuel System Primary Filter (Water Separator) Element - Replace