3.
Fan tip clearance at position (2) and (3) must be
14 ± 2 mm (0.55 ± 0.079 inch).
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Fuel
Filter
(In-Line)
-
Replace
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electri-
cal components can cause a fire. To help prevent
possible injury, turn the start switch off when
changing fuel filters or water separator elements.
Clean up fuel spills immediately.
Note: Refer to Systems Operation, Testing, and
Adjusting, “Cleanliness of Fuel System
Components” for detailed information on the
standards of cleanliness that must be observed
during ALL work on the fuel system.
NOTICE
Ensure that the engine is stopped before any servic-
ing or repair is performed.
The location of the in-line fuel filter will depend on the
application that the engine has been installed.
Illustration 79
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Typical example
1.
Turn the fuel supply valve (if equipped) to the OFF
position. Remove any brackets that hold the in-line
fuel filter (1) in place, refer to OEM information.
2.
Release the hose clips (3) and remove the hose
lines from the in-line fuel filter. Remove the in-line
filter.
3.
Install a new in-line filter and secure, refer to OEM
information. Ensure that the arrow mark (2) is
aligned to the direction of fuel flow from the tank to
the fuel pump.
4.
Install the fuel hose lines and install the hose clips
(3). Turn the fuel supply valve (if equipped) to the
ON position.
5.
The in-line fuel filter must be changed with the
primary filter and the secondary fuel filter. The fuel
system will need to be primed, refer to Operation
and Maintenance Manual, “Fuel System - Prime”
for more information.
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Fuel
System
-
Prime
Note:
Refer
to
Systems
Operation,
Testing,
and
Adjusting,
“Cleanliness
of
Fuel
System
Components”
for
detailed
information
on
the
standards
of
cleanliness
that
must
be
observed
during
ALL
work
on
the
fuel
system.
Ensure
that
all
adjustments
and
repairs
are
performed
by
authorized
personnel
that
have
had
the
correct
training.
NOTICE
Do not crank the engine continuously for more than
30 seconds. Allow the starting motor to cool for two
minutes before cranking the engine again.
If air enters the fuel system, the air must be purged
from the fuel system before the engine can be
started. Air can enter the fuel system when the
following events occur:
• The fuel tank is empty or the fuel tank has been
partially drained.
• The low-pressure fuel lines are disconnected.
• A leak exists in the low-pressure fuel system.
• The fuel filter has been replaced.
Use the following procedures in order to remove air
from the fuel system:
1.
Ensure that the fuel system is in working order.
Check that the fuel supply valve (if equipped) is in
the
“
ON
”
position.
2.
Turn the keyswitch to the
“
RUN
”
position.
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