SkyTrak 6036 Service Manual - Manual (Page 110)

Section 8A Perkins Engine
8A-18 Model 6036/6036T S/N 9B0500 thru 14833
c. Fuel Lift Pump Removal
1. Disconnect lines from the water separator and
to the fuel filter.
2. Remove four capscrews and lock washers that
secure the fuel lift pump to the engine.
d. Disassembly and Assembly
Replace fuel lift pump as a complete assembly.
e. Cleaning and Drying
Clean the pump as described in paragraph 8A.7.2.
Clean the exterior of the pump with mineral spirits
and dry with a clean lint-free cloth.
f. Inspection and Replacement
1. Inspect the camshaft lever and return spring
for excessive wear.
2. Replace the fuel lift pump as a complete
assembly.
g. Fuel Lift Pump Installation
1. Position the fuel lift pump on the engine and
install the four capscrews and lock washers
that secure the fuel lift pump to the engine.
2. Reconnect inlet and outlet fuel lines to lift
pump.
8A.13.6 Fuel Filter
Change element (5, Fig. 8A.29) every 500 hours
of operation.
1. Unlock and open the right rear engine access
door.
2. Loosen hex screw in top of filter, Fig. 8A.29,
and lower filter bowl cover.
3. Remove and discard element and gaskets.
4. Before you put new filter element into lower
cover, clean top and bottom filter covers and
install new gaskets.
5. Position new filter element between base and
head and install hex screw to secure parts.
6. Remove air from the fuel system (see para-
graph 8A.7.3, How to Bleed to Fuel System).
a. Fuel Filter Removal
1. Disconnect lines from fuel pump, to fuel
injection pump, from fuel injection pump, to
Thermo Start, from fuel pipe and to fuel tank.
2. Support fuel filter with one hand and remove
capscrews and lock washers that secure fuel
filter and bracket to engine.
3. Remove filter from engine. Hold filter upright
until you pour fuel oil from filter into an ap-
proved container. Dispose of the fuel in an
approved manner.
b. Disassembly
Remove hex screw in top of filter, Fig. 8A.29,
remove filter base and discard element.
c. Cleaning and Drying
Clean the filter using an approved solvent and dry
with a clean, lint-free cloth.
d. Assembly
Position new filter element between base and
head and install hex screw to secure parts.
e. Installation
1. Support fuel filter with one hand and install
capscrews and lock washers that secure fuel
filter and bracket to engine.
2. Connect lines from fuel pump, to fuel injection
pump, from fuel injection pump, to Thermo
Start, from fuel pipe and to fuel tank.
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1. Fuel Filter
2. Filter Element Kit
3. Seal
4. Gasket (2)
5. Filter Element
6. Screw (2)
7. Washer (2)
8. Washer (2)
Fig. 8A.29 Fuel Filter