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WEBM1000 Maintenance Section (D6T LGP (OEM))
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
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Illustration 199
1. Lift lever (3) in order to remove the fuel tank filler
cap. Turn the lever counterclockwise until the
lever stops. Lift the cap straight up in order to
remove the cap.
2. Remov
e the fuel strainer from the filler neck.
3. In order to replace the filter assembly, remove
two
screws that secure filter assembly (2) to the
fuel cap. Remove filter assembly (2), valve (1),
and the gaskets.
4. W
ash the cap and the strainer in a clean,
nonflamm
able solvent.
5. Inspect the tank cap seal. If the seal is damaged,
replac
e the seal.
6. Replace the filter assembly, the valve, the
gaskets, an
d the screws. Use a 9X-2205 Cap
Filter Kit.
7. Install the
strainer
.
8. Install the fuel cap. Rotate the fuel cap clockwise
until th
ree tabs (5) drop into the slots in the
adapter. Rotate lever (3) clockwise until the lever
stops. Lower lever (3) over locking tab (4).
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment
- Drain
NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are
contained du
ring performance of inspection,
maintenance, testing, adjusting and repair of the
product. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable
containers before opening any compartment or
disassembling any component containing fluids.
Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500 “C
aterpillar
Deale
r Service Tool Catalog” for tools and supplies
suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar
products.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations
and mandates.
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Illustration 200
The drain valve is under the fuel tank at the rear of
the machine.
1. Open the drain valve. Allow the water and the
sediment
to drain into a suitable container.
2. Close the drain valve.