Buhler 2180 User Manual
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SECTION 3 - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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EVERY 600 HOURS
OPERATION 45
CHANGE FUEL FILTER/WATER
SEPARATOR
IMPORTANT: Before loosening or disconnecting
any part of the fuel injection system, thoroughly clean
the area to be worked on.
1. Hold the filter, 1, so it cannot turn.
2. Unscrew the plastic water separator bowl, 2,
from the filter. Do not damage the bowl or lose the
O ring. Catch the fuel in a suitable container and
dispose of properly.
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3. Remove the filter, 1. Dispose of filter properly.
4. Clean the filter mount surface, 2.
5. Install the O ring and plastic water separator bowl
on the new filter. Hand tighten only.
6. Fill the filter with clean, fresh, diesel fuel.
7. Coat the filter seal, 3, with diesel fuel.
8. Install the filter until the seal contacts the mount,
then tighten an additional 1/2 turn.
9. Depress and release the hand primer at the fuel
pump until resistance is felt indicating the filter is
full.
10. Start the engine and check for fuel leaks.
IMPORTANT: If the engine does not start after
cranking for 20 seconds, the fuel system must be
purged of air. Refer to “Operation 66” in this section.
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