Changing Fuel Filter - Cummins Engine

Drain Water and Sediment from Water Trap Daily:

• Shut off the engine and open drain valve (A).
• Turn drain valve counterclockwise approximately 1-1/2 to 2 turns and leave open until clear fuel appears.
• Drain contaminated fuel into a suitable container.

  IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the valve. Overtightening can damage the threads.

• Close the drain valve (A) by turning it approximately 1-1/2 to 2 turns clockwise.

Changing Fuel Filter:

CAUTION: To prevent a possible fire hazard, remove the ignition key before servicing filters.

• Every 250 hours of operation clean the area around the fuel filter.
• Close shut-off valve at fire wall.
• Remove fuel filter (B).
• Clean the gasket surface of filter. Use the correct filter for your engine.
• Use clean oil to lubricate the filter seal and fill the new filter with clean fuel.

  IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten filter. Overtightening can distort the threads or damage the filter element seal.

• Install the filter as specified by the filter manufacturer.

NOTE: It is not necessary to bleed the fuel system.

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