8.8.4 Fuel prefilter – Draining
Preconditions
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Engine is stopped and starting disabled.
Special tools, Material, Spare parts
Designation / Use
Part No.
Qty.
Diesel fuel
Sealing
(→ Spare Parts Catalog)
WARNING
Fuels are combustible and explosive.
Risk of fire and explosion!
• Avoid open flames, electrical sparks and ignition sources.
• Do not smoke.
• Wear protective clothing, protective gloves, and safety glasses / facial protection.
Draining fuel prefilter
1 Left filter cut in
2 Right filter cut in
1.
Switch off filter to be drained.
2.
Open threaded vent plug (5) of the filter to be
drained.
3.
Unlock drain valve (6) by pressing toggle and
open it.
4.
Drain water and contaminants from the filter
until pure fuel emerges.
5.
Close drain valve (6).
6.
Remove screws securing the cover and take
off cover (2).
7.
Fill filter housing with clean fuel.
8.
Place new seal in cover (2).
9.
Fit cover with gasket and secure it with
screws.
10.
Cut in the cut-out filter again.
11.
When fuel emerges from system, close vent
plug (5).
M015565/03E 2016-02
| Fuel Filter | 95
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