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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
2. Unscrew the oil filter, Figure 18, catching the
used oil in a suitable container placed below
the filter. Discard the filter.
Figure 18 - Engine Oil Filter
3. Coat the gasket on the new filter with a film of
oil. Screw the filter into place until the gasket
contacts its mating surface, then turn the filter
approximately 3/4 of a turn by hand. Do not
overtighten.
4. Add new oil of the type specified, page 35.
Start the engine and check the filter for leaks
after adding the oil. Be sure the oil is at the
proper level.
FUEL FILTER
Draining the Filter: Drain the diesel fuel filter when
water is visible in the sediment bowl.
Cleaning the Fuel Filter: Clean the fuel filter
every100 hours by rinsing in a container of clean
diesel fuel.
1. Be sure there is adequate fuel in the fuel tank,
close the fuel shut-off valve, then remove the
fuel sediment bowl, Figure 23.
2. Install the fuel sediment bowl and bleed the
system as outlined under “BLEEDING THE
FUEL SYSTEM.”
Figure 23 - Fuel Filter and Fuel Injection Pump
Changing the Fuel Filter: Change the diesel fuel
filter every 200 hours.
1. Close the shut-off valve, Figure 23.
2. Remove the sediment bowl, Figure 23.
3. Discard the old element and install a new
element.
4. Install and securely tighten the sediment bowl.
5. Bleed the fuel filter and injection pump as
covered under “BLEEDING THE FUEL
SYSTEM.”
Changing the fuel pre-filter; change the diesel fuel
pre-filter every 600 hours.
1. Empty the fuel tank.
2. Remove the fuel pre-filter, Figure 24.
3. Discard the old pre-filter and install a new
one.
4. Bleed the pre-filter as covered under
“BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM”