Perkins — How to drain the water sediment
Maintenance · Fuel filter/water separator
From a Perkins owner's manual covering: 4000 Series, 4006-23 TAG1A, 4006-23 TAG2A, 4006-23 TAG3A. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Perkins 4006-23 TAG1A, Perkins 4006-23 TAG2A, Perkins 4006-23 TAG3A
Before you start
- Discard the fuel oil in a safe place and in accordance with local regulations.
Procedure
- Stop the engine.
- Put a suitable container under the sediment bowl to retain the fluid.
- Loosen the drain plug (A1) and allow the fluid to drain.
- When clean fuel can be seen, tighten the drain plug (A1) by hand.
- Remove the container.
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.