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HOW-TO SECTION
fuel/water separator, turn the
handle on the shutoff valve to the
closed position (perpendicular to
the valve).
4. Drain off some fuel by opening
the drain valve.
5. Using a strap wrench, remove
the element and bowl together,
then remove the bowl from the
element. The filter and bowl
have right-hand threads, so turn
counter-clockwise to remove.
6. Clean the bowl and the O-ring
seal.
7. Apply a light coating or clean
fuel or grease to the O-ring seal,
thread the bowl onto the new
filter and tighten by hand.
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the bowl or
the filter, do not use tools when
tightening.
8. Apply a light coating of clean
fuel oil or grease to the new
O-ring seal on the top of the
filter. Thread the filter and bowl
assembly onto the filter head and
tighten by hand until snug.
9. To eliminate air from the filter,
operate the primer pump on the
filter head (if equipped) until the
fuel purges at the filter assembly.
10. Start the engine and check for
leaks. Shut down the engine.
Correct any leaks with the engine
off.
Replace Fuel Pro
®
382/382E Fuel
Filter Element
The Fuel Pro 382/383E diesel fuel
filter system consists of a permanently
mounted fuel processor, a replaceable
filter element and sealing grommet
assembly, a filter spring, a see-thru
cover and seal, a cover collar, and
a vent cap and seal. The system
also includes a fuel heater element,
thermostatic switch and wiring
harness. See Figure 25.
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All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 01/04)
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