CAGE-BEARING 1245980 - Caterpillar

Personal injury or death may result from failure to adhere to the following procedures.Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire.Clean up all leaked or spilled fuel. Do not smoke while working on the fuel system.Turn the disconnect switch OFF or disconnect the battery when changing fuel filters.
Do not fill the fuel filters with fuel before installing the fuel filters. The fuel will not be filtered and could be contaminated. Contaminated fuel will cause accelerated wear to fuel system parts.
The primary filter/water separator is located behind the access door on the right side of the machine.
Open the access door on the right side of the machine.
Shut off the fuel supply. Refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel Tank Shutoff and Drain Control" for additional information.
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(1) Filter base
(2) Filter
(3) Filter housing
(4) Drain valve
(5) Sensor
Turn drain valve (4) counterclockwise to open. The drain valve is located on the bottom of the water separator.Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "General Hazard Information" for information that pertains to containing fluid spillage.
Drain the water and the sediment into a suitable container.Note: Dispose of used fluids according to local regulations.
Close drain valve (4).
If equipped, remove the wiring harness from sensor (5) located on the bottom of the clear bowl.Note: Do not attempt to remove the sediment bowl from the housing. The sediment bowl is permanently attached to the housing. Attempting to remove the sediment bowl may damage the bowl.
Remove filter housing (3) from filter base (1). A filter wrench may be used to loosen the filter housing.
Remove filter (2) from filter housing (3). Discard the used filter.
Clean the inside surfaces of the filter base and the filter housing.
Inspect the seal for damage. Replace the seal if the seal is damaged.
Lubricate the seal on the new filter with clean diesel fuel or lubricate the seal with clean motor oil.
Install the new filter into the filter housing (3). Tighten the filter housing to 10 N m (7 lb ft), approximately 1/6 of a turn. Do not use tools to tighten the filter housing to the filter base.
If equipped, ensure that sensor (5) is in the correct position and install the wiring harness.
Close the access door.
Turn on the fuel supply. Refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel Tank Shutoff and Drain Control" for additional information.Note: Do not start the engine until all service to the fuel system is complete. For instructions about priming the fuel system, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime".