User Manual

HOW-TO SECTION
5. Using a strap wrench, remove
the element and bowl together,
then remove the bowl from the
element. The filter an d bowl
have right-hand threads, so turn
counter-clockwise to rem ove.
6. Clean the bowl and O-ring seal.
7. Apply a light coating or c lean
fuel or grease to the O-ring seal,
thread the bow l onto the new filter
and tighten by hand.
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the bowl or
the filter, do not use tools when
tightening.
8. Apply a light coating of clean fu el
oil or grease to the new O-ring
seal on the top of the filter. Thread
the filter and bowl assembly onto
the filter head and tighten by
hand until snug.
9. To eliminate air from the filter,
operate the primer pump on the
filter head (if equipped) until the
fuel purges at the filter assembly.
10. Start the engine and check for
leaks. Shut down the engine.
Correct leaks w ith the engine off.
Replace “Fuel Pro® 382/382E”
Fuel Filter Element
The Fuel Pro 382/38 3E diesel fuel
filter system consists of a permanently
mounted fuel processor, a replaceable
filter element and sealing grommet
assembly, a filter spring, as see-thru
cover and seal, a cover collar, and a
vent cap and seal. See Figure 25.
Figure 25 Fuel Pro 382E Fuel
Processor Assembly
92 All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 01/04)
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