G 14 Maintenance
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6.10 Cleaning the Water Separator
Location
The water separator is located behind the access door on the control side of the
machine.
Prerequisites
Engine is stopped
Clean diesel fuel and clean, dry rags on hand
When
Clean the water separator every 250 hours of operation. An indicator mark on
the separator provides visual notification that the water separator must be
cleaned.
Procedure
Follow the procedure below to clean the water separator.
1. Turn the fuel lever (a) counter-clockwise to the CLOSE position.
2. Turn the screw ring (b) clockwise to loosen it. Remove the screw ring and filter
bowl (c) from the top cap.
3. Empty accumulated water from the filter bowl.
4. Rinse the filter bowl with diesel fuel, and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
5. Remove the element (d). Rinse the element with diesel fuel.
6. Re-install the element inside the filter bowl.
7. Re-assemble the screw ring, filter bowl and the top cap, and turn the screw ring
counter-clockwise to tighten it.
8. Turn the fuel lever clockwise to the OPEN position.
NOTICE: Do not allow dust, water, or dirt to enter into the fuel system while replac-
ing the water separator. These contaminants can cause the fuel injection pump or
injection nozzle to malfunction.
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