Paccar MX-13, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance Procedures
Installation
1. Verify the sealing o-ring that
is supplied with the filter kit is
installed on the fuel filter cap and
lightly coat the o-ring with fuel.
2. Install the new fuel filter cartridge
to the cap, then insert in to the fuel
module.
3. Tighten the fuel filter cap by
rotating it clockwise until the filter
cap o-ring makes contact with the
fuel module. Then tighten the
filter cap to 29 ft-lbs (40 Nm) as
4. Loosen the fuel priming pump knob
specified on the filter cap.
by rotating it counter-clockwise.
5. Operate the priming pump by
moving the knob in and out until
pumping resistance increases
noticeably, may require up to 90
strokes. Then tighten the knob by
rotating it clockwise.
Operate priming pump at a maxi-
mum rate of 30 strokes per minute
to prevent damage to pump.
CAUTION
6. Check for leakage at the fuel filter
cap. Tighten if necessary.
WARNING!
Check the fuel filter for signs of leak-
age. Do not smoke or allow an open
flame in close proximity. Failure to
do so could ignite a fire or cause an
explosion which could result in seri-
ous injury to you and/or bystanders.
Failure to comply may result in
death, personal injury, equipment or
property damage.
7. Start the engine and run it at idle
speed for several minutes. This
will allow any air in the system
to escape. Check the system for
leakage while idling. Then turn the
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