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PRIMARY FUEL FILTER AND WATER SEPARATOR REPLACEMENT - CONTINUED
0035 00
INSTALLATION
N OTE
New O-rings and bowl assemblies are
included with replacement fuel filters.
1.
Lubricate new O-ring (6) with thin coat of clean oil
and install in bowl assembly (5).
2.
Install bowl assembly (5) on new primary fuel filter
(3).
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CAU T I ON
Do not fill fuel filters with fuel before installing. The fuel will not be filtered and could be contaminated.
Contaminated fuel will cause accelerated wear to fuel system parts. The fuel system should be primed prior
to starting the engine.
N OT E
The fuel filter has rotation marks spaced at 90 degrees (1/4 turn). Follow instructions printed on filter (or
supplied with non-OEM filter) for tightening procedure. Strap wrench (or equivalent) may be necessary to
tighten filter to specification. Take care that tool does not damage new filter.
3.
Lubricate seal on new primary fuel filter (3) with
clean diesel fuel and install on fuel priming pump (4).
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