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MECHANIC DIESEL - CITS



           EXERCISE 5.4:   Remove and replace the fuel filter and

                                       bleed the system


            Objectives

           At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
           •  dismantle and replace filter element
           •  bleed the fuel system.

           Requirements

           Tools/Instruments                                   Materials/Components
           •  Trainee’s tool kit           - 1 No.             •  Kerosene                        - as reqd.
           Equipments/Machines                                 •  Diesel                          - as reqd.
                                                               •  Soap oil                        - as reqd.
           •  Multicylinder diesel engine   - 1 No.            •  Cotton cloth                    - as reqd.
           •  Air compressor               - 1 No.             •  Gasket                          - as reqd.
                                                               •  Filter element                  - as reqd.

           Procedure

           TASK 1: Dismantle and replace the filter

           1  Disconnect fuel lines from the filter.
           2  Drain fuel, dirt and water from the filter housing by opening the drain plug (1) (Fig 1).

             Fig 1

























           3  Loosen the centre stud bolt (2) located at the top of the assembly.

           4  Remove the top cover (7)
           5  Remove the used elements (5) from the filter housing (6).  Discard the element.
           6  Wipe the inside of the filter housing.
           7  Clean fuel residue and other deposits.  Use kerosene/diesel for cleaning the housing.

           8  Place a new gasket (4) on the centre stud bolt.
           9  Place a new gasket (3) in the filter cover assembly.



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