DAF CF65, Maintenance Manual

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EXPLANATORY NOTES ON THE MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
4-6
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Removal and installation
5
ΧΦ65/65
(II) series
4.5 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, FUEL PREFILTER/WATER SEPARATOR
FILTER ELEMENT
When removing the fuel prefilter/
water separator, a quantity of fuel
will escape. Collect the fuel and
avoid the risk of fire.
Racor fuel prefilter/water separator
Removing the fuel prefilter/water separator
filter element
1. Place a tray beneath the filter to capture any
escaping fuel.
2. Drain the fuel from the filter element by
unscrewing the vent plug (2) and opening the
drain plug (8).
3. If fitted, disconnect the water sensor (6) and
the heating element (7) connectors.
4. Remove the filter element (4) together with
the bottom cover (5) and clean the O-ring
seal.
Installing the fuel prefilter/water separator
filter element
1. Apply a thin layer of engine oil to the O-ring
and the new sealing ring.
2. Fit the bottom cover (5) onto the new filter
element (4).
3. Fit the bottom cover (5) together with the new
filter element (4) onto the filter housing (3).
4. Hand-tighten the new filter.
5. If fitted, attach the water sensor and heating
element connectors.
6. Bleed the fuel system. See "Inspection and
adjustment".
7. Start the engine and check for leaks. If
necessary, retighten the filter element (4) of
the fuel prefilter/water separator by hand.
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