1000 series » How to renew the element(s) of the fuel filter

There are three types of fuel filter in use:

Warning! Discard the used element or canister and fuel oil in a safe place and in accordance with local regulations.

Cautions:

• It is important that only the genuine Perkins parts are used. The use of a wrong canister or element can damage the fuel injection pump.
• Do not allow dirt to enter the fuel system. Before a connection is disconnected, clean thoroughly the area around the connection. After a component has been disconnected, fit a suitable cover to all open connections.
• The pre-filter and main filter canisters must be renewed at the same time.

The separate element type where the filter element is held between the filter head and the bottom cover (A). The canister type where the filter element has an internal thread (B2) at the top and is fastened to a threaded adaptor (B1) in the filter head (B).

A fuel filter with a quick release canister (C) has been introduced on certain engines. Some engines are fitted with a pre-filter of the same type. This filter is fitted next to the main filter, but connected in the fuel system before the fuel lift pump; both of the filter elements must be renewed at the same time.

The filter can have one or two elements. When twin elements are fitted, both of the elements must be renewed at the same time.