4 - 56 Genie S-60 & Genie S-65 Part No. 65196Third Edition • First PrintingSection 4 • Scheduled Maintenance ProceduresC-4Replace the Fuel Filter Element -Perkins Diesel ModelsReplacing the diesel fuel filter element is essentialfor good engine performance and service life. Adirty or clogged filter may cause the engine toperform poorly and continued use may causecomponent damage. Extremely dirty conditionsmay required that the filter be replaced more often.Explosion and fire hazard. Enginefuels are combustible. Perform thisprocedure in an open, well-ventilated area away from heaters,sparks, flames and lightedtobacco. Always have anapproved fire extinguisher withineasy reach.Perform this procedure with theengine off.Immediately clean up any fuel thatmay have spilled during thisprocedure.1 Open the engine side turntable cover and locatethe fuel filter.2 Thoroughly clean the outside surfaces of thefuel filter assembly.3 Hold the bottom cover of the filter element andremove the element retaining screw.a element retaining screwb upper sealc o-ringd filter elemente lower sealf bottom cover4 Lower the bottom cover of the filter.5 Remove the element and dispose of properly.6 Clean the inside surfaces of the filter head andthe bottom cover.7 Lightly lubricate the upper seal and the o-ringwith clean diesel fuel and install them into thefilter head.bcfedaTABLE C PROCEDURES
