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PRIMARY FUEL FILTER MAINTENANCE (Con’t).
a.
FUEL FILTER ELEMENT REPLACEMENT
1.
Remove fuel filter element (3) from fuel filter base (2) with filter wrench. Discard fuel filter element.
2.
Apply a thin coat of diesel fuel on gasket (1) in recess of new fuel filter element (3).
3.
Fill fuel filter element (3) with clean diesel fuel.
4.
Install fuel filter element (3) on fuel filter base (2) with filter wrench until gasket (1) seats, then turn another 3/4
turn.
5.
Start engine (see paragraph 2-10) and check fuel filter for leaks.
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