Perkins — Fuel System Secondary Filter - Replace
Maintenance
From a Perkins owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire.
Procedure
- Turn the fuel supply valve (if equipped) to the OFF position.
- Place a suitable container under the fuel filter. Clean the outside body of the filter assembly.
- Make a temporary mark across the filter. Install a suitable tube onto the drain; open the drain valve two full turns counterclockwise; loosen the vent screw.
- Allow the fuel to drain. Remove the tube and install the valve into the filter element.
- Tighten the vent screw securely.
- Remove the filter bowl and rotate the filter assembly counterclockwise to remove it.
- Rotate the filter element counterclockwise and remove it. Clean the filter bowl.
- Locate the thread in the new filter element onto the threads and spin on the element. Do not tighten.
- Lubricate the O ring seal with clean engine oil.
- Tighten the assembly by hand, aligned with your temporary marks. Tighten the drain valve and turn the fuel supply valve to the ON position.
- Prime the fuel system.
Tools required
- Suitable tool to remove filter assembly Amazon
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Source: Perkins owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.