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LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
9.13 ENGINE FUEL FILTER - DIESEL
Replace fuel filter element
(a)
Unscrew locking ring and remove filter
element and discard.
(b)
Place new filter element in filter bowl locating
on spring. Position bowl against gasket in
filter head and fit locking ring.
(c)
Vent the fuel system.
In-line fuel filter
(a)
Release clamp bands either side of in-line
filter and remove fuel pipes.
(b)
Fit new in-line filter to fuel pipes, noting
direction of flow and replace clamp bands.
9.14 AIR FILTER - DIESEL
Clean Air Filter Element
Note: Check the air filter condition indicator
situated on the underside of the outlet elbow
at regula intervals. If the idicator showes red
either clean or replace the air filter element.
1.
As the element of the air cleaner employed
on this engine is a dry type, never apply oil to
it.
2.
Open the evacuator valve once a week under
ordinary conditions-or daily when used in a
dusty place-to get rid of large particles of
dust and dirt.
3.
Avoid touching the element except when
cleaning.
4.
When dry dust adheres to the element, blow
compressed air from the inside turning the
element. Pressure of compressed air must
be under 7kgf/cm
5.
When carbon or oil adheres to the element,
soak the element in detergent for 15 minutes
then wash it several times in water, rinse with
clean water and dry it naturally. After the
element is fully dried, inspect inside of the
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(100psi)
JACOBSEN G-PLEX III Series: FH & FJ
SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL
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1. Fuel Filter Element
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1. Cover, 2. Evacuator valve
3. Clips
element with a light and check if it is
damaged or not. (referring to the instructions
on the label attached to the element.)
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