7.8.2 Fuel prefilter cleaning
Preconditions
☑ Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Part No.
Qty.
Diesel fuel
Sealing ring
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
WARNING
Fuels are combustible.
Risk of fire and explosion!
• Avoid open flames, electrical sparks and ignition sources.
• Do not smoke.
Fuel prefilter cleaning
1.
Shut off fuel supply.
2.
Remove nuts from filter head.
3.
Take off filter housing and drain fuel into
appropriate container.
4.
Remove filter-element securing nut and re‐
move filter element by pulling it downwards.
5.
Wash filter element in clean fuel using a
smooth brush.
6.
Wash filter housing with clean fuel.
7.
Insert filter element into filter housing and
secure with nut.
8.
Place new sealing ring into groove in filter
head.
9.
Fit cover with seal and secure it with nuts
crosswise.
10.
Open fuel supply.
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