New 1000 Serie » How to renew the filter canister of the canister type

Caution: It is important that only the genuine Perkins fuel filter canister is used. The use of a wrong canister can cause damage to the fuel injection pump.

1. Thoroughly clean the outside surfaces of the fuel filter assembly.
2. Loosen the drain device (A1) at the bottom of the filter and allow the water/fuel to drain into a suitable container.
3. Use a strap wrench or similar tool to loosen the filter canister and remove the canister.
4. Ensure that the threaded adaptor (B1) is secure in the filter head and that the inside of the head is clean.

Caution: Some of the fuel filter canisters fitted in the factory have a special sealant applied to the threads of the adaptor. Filter canisters supplied in service have an inner seal assembly (B2) instead. The seal is held in position by a plastic clip. Damage to the fuel injection pump may occur if the canister seals are not fitted correctly.

5. Lubricate lightly the two top seals (B2) and (B3) of the new canister with clean fuel. Fit the new canister to the filter head and tighten, by hand only.
6. Eliminate the air from the fuel filter, refer to "How to eliminate air from the fuel system".