Maintenance RD 27
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5.18 Cleaning and Changing the Fuel Filter/Water Separator
Prerequisites
Machine shut down
New filter
When
Drain every 100 hours; change element every 500 hours
Draining
water
separator
Follow the procedure below to drain the fuel/water separator.
1. Open the engine compartment.
2. Position the rubber drain tube (g) so that it will drain into a receptacle outside of
the engine compartment.
3. Turn valve (e) counterclockwise to open the valve, and drain the water and the
sediment into a suitable container.
Note: Collect, store and dispose of all used fluids in accordance with current
environmental protection regulations.
4. Close the valve.
Changing
element
To change the fuel filter element:
1. Drain the fuel filter/water separator as stated above.
2. Hold the bowl (d) while you loosen the collar (c). Remove the bowl and the
collar (c).
3. Loosen the collar (a) and remove the fuel filter element (b).
Note: Dispose of used filters according to environmental protection regulations.
4. Clean the parts. Inspect the parts for damage. Replace damaged parts.
5. Clean the filter mounting base. Remove all of the old seal.
6. Apply a light coat of diesel fuel to the seal of the new filter element.
7. Install the new filter element and tighten by hand. Tighten the collar (a).
8. Install the bowl (d) and tighten the collar (c).
9. Pump the plunger (f) approximately three times to fill the fuel filter/water
separator with fuel.
10.Start the engine and check the fuel system for leaks.
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