
116 SEBU8213-04
Maintenance Section
Fuel System Water Separator - Replace
When the water s
eparator element for the fuel system
needs to be drained, an indicator light on the dash
will be illuminated. The water separator is located in
the compartme
nt on the left side of the machine.
Note: Do not fill fuel filters before installation in any
circumstanc
e. Do not open high pressure fuel lines in
order to bleed air from the fuel system.
1. Open the acc
ess door.
2. Place a suitable container under the water
separator i
n order to catch any fuel that might spill.
Cleanupanyspilledfuel.
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Illustration 158
Typical example
Note: This primary fuel filter has vent screw (2).
3. Install a suitable tube onto drain (1). Loosen vent
screw (2).
4. Open drain (1). Allow the fluid to drain into the
container.
5. Tighten drain (1) by hand pressure only. Remove
the tube and dispose of the drained fluid in a safe
place.
6. Tighten vent screw to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
7. Close the access door.
If the engine fails to start, change the fuel filter. If
there is a power loss, change the fuel filter.
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Fuel System Water Separator -
Replace
SMCS Code: 1263
Personal injury or death may result from failure to
adhere to th
e following procedures.
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electri-
cal compon
ents can cause a fire.
Clean up all leaked or spilled fuel. Do not smoke
while work
ingonthefuelsystem.
Turn the disconnect switch OFF or disconnect the
battery w
hen changing fuel filters.
NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained
during performance of inspection, maintenance, test-
ing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to
collect the fluid with suitable containers before open-
ing any compartment or disassembling any compo-
nent containing fluids.
Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, “Caterpillar
Dealer 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.
Note: Do not fill fuel fi lters before installation in any
circumstance. Do not open high pressure fuel lines in
order to bleed air from the fuel system.
1. Open the access cover on the left side of the
machine.
2. Place a suitable container under the water
separator in order to catch any fuel that might
spill. Clean up any spilled fuel. Clean the outside
of the water separator.