Replace Fuel/Water Separator Element - Detroit Diesel 60 Operator's Manual

HOW-TO SECTION
NOTICE:
Never use the starting motor and
fuel pump to prime the fuel filters.
Prolonged used of both to prime the
fuel system can result in damage to
the starter, fuel pump and injector.
Replace Fuel/Water Separator
Element
If an optional primary filter/water
separator is installed, replace the
element as follows:
1. Shut down the engine and allow
it to cool.
2. With the engine at ambient
temperature and cool to the touch,
place a suitable container under
the filter.
3. If a fuel shutoff valve is installed
on the discharge side of the
fuel/water separator, turn the
handle on the shutoff valve to the
closed position (perpendicular to
the valve).
4. Drain off some fuel by opening
the drain valve.
5. Using a strap wrench, remove
the element and bowl together,
then remove the bowl from the
element. The filter and bowl
have right-hand threads, so turn
counter-clockwise to remove.
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6. Clean the bowl and the O-ring
seal.
7. Apply a light coating or clean
fuel or grease to the O-ring seal,
thread the bowl onto the new filter
and tighten by hand.
To avoid damaging the bowl or
the filter, do not use tools when
tightening.
8. Apply a light coating of clean fuel
oil or grease to the new O-ring
seal on the top of the filter. Thread
the filter and bowl assembly onto
the filter head and tighten by
hand until snug.
9. To eliminate air from the filter,
operate the primer pump on the
filter head (if equipped) until the
fuel purges at the filter assembly.
10. Start the engine and check for
leaks. Shut down the engine.
Correct any leaks with the engine
off.
All information subject to change without notice.
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