CASE CONSTRUCTION CX75C SR, Operator'S Manual

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6 - MAINTENANCE
Fuel pre-filter
WARNING
Fire hazard!
When handling diesel fuel, observe the
following precautions:
1. Do not smoke.
2. Never fill the tank when the engine is
running.
3. Wipe up spilled fuel immediately.
Failure to comply could result in death or
serious injury.
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To replace the fuel pre-filter proceed as follows:
1. Place a receptacle of a suitable capacity under
the fuel pre-filter.
2. Close the fuel pre-filter valve (A) .
3. Loosen the drain plug (1) and the bleed screw
(2) then drain the fuel and sediments from the
pre-filter.
SMIL13CEX2762AB
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4. Clean around the fuel pre-filter case.
5. Remove the fuel pre-filter case using the
wrench provided with the machine.
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6. Install the new filter element. Replace the filter
case seal, then install the case turning it until it
is in contact with the pre-filter head.
NOTICE: do not fill the filter body with fuel before installing.
7. Tighten the case using the wrench.
Filter case tightening torque:
28 - 32 N·m ( 20.7 - 23.6 lb ft ).
8. Replace the drain plug (1) seal, then tighten the
drain plug (1) and the air bleed screw (2) .
Drain plug tightening torque:
1.5 - 2.5 N·m ( 1.1 - 1.8 lb ft )
Air bleed screw tightening torque:
8.0 - 12.0 N·m ( 5.9 - 8.9 lb ft )
NOTICE: overtightening can damage the seal.
NOTICE: never reuse the seal of the filter case or the drain
plug (1) , they must always be replaced with new seals.
NOTICE: tighten no more than the specified torque.
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