122 Maintenance Section Fuel Tank Cap and Strainer - Clean 5. Apply a thin coat of clean diesel fuel to the sealing surface of the new fuel filter element. 6. Install a new cap filter kit. Install the other components in reverse order. 6. Install the new fuel filter element by hand. When the seal contacts the filter base, tighten the fuel filter element by an additional 3/4 turn. This will tighten the fuel filter element sufficiently. 7. Install the strainer and the fuel tank cap. i01464158 Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain Rotation index marks are positioned on the filter at 90 degree intervals. Use these rotation index marks as a guide when you tighten the filter. 7.
Prime the fuel system. SMCS Code: 1273-543-M&S Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Fuel System - Prime” for the correct procedure. 8. Close the engine access door. i01557069 Fuel Tank Cap and Strainer - Clean SMCS Code: 1273-070-STR; 1273-070-Z2 g00765256 Illustration 201 The fuel tank cap is located on the left side of the machine. The drain valve is located under the fuel tank. 1. Open the drain valve and allow the water and sediment to drain into a suitable container. 2. Close the drain valve. Note: If water and sediment are regularly found at weekly maintenance intervals, drain the sediment daily. i01557031 Fuses - Replace g00100737 Illustration 200 SMCS Code:
1417-510 1. Lift lever (5) and turn the lever counterclockwise until the lever stops. Remove the fuel tank cap. NOTICE Replace the fuses with the same type and size only. Otherwise, electrical damage can result. 2. Inspect seal (4) for damage. Replace the seal, if necessary. If it is necessary to replace fuses frequently, an elec- trical problem exist. Contact your Caterpillar dealer. 3. Remove screws (1), filter assembly (2), valve (3) and the gaskets. Fuses The fuses protect the electrical system from a circuit that has been overloaded. Change a fuse if the element separates. If the element of a new fuse separates, check and repair the circuit. 4. Remove the strainer from the filler tube.
5. Wash the fuel tank cap and the strainer in a clean, nonflammable solvent.