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Section 4Preventive Maintenance700 SeriesHow to renew the canister of thelubricating oil filterWarning! Discard the used canister and lubricatingoil in a safe place and in accordance with localregulations.Caution: Ensure that the application is on a levelsurface to ensure an accurate reading on the dipstick.Note: Some applications have a separate filter headthat is fitted directly onto the filter mounting face onthe cylinder block. The filter canister is then fitted tothe filter head. Use the same procedure below tochange the canister.Turbocharged engines have anoil cooler fitted between the filter head and the filtercanister. Use the same procedures below to changethe canister.1 Put a tray under the filter to retain spilt lubricatingoil. Clean thoroughly the outside surfaces of the filterassembly.2 Use a strap wrench or similar tool to loosen the filtercanister. Remove and discard the canister. Ensurethat the adaptor (A1) is secure in the filter head.3 Clean inside the filter head.4 Lubricate the seal (A2) on top of the canister withclean engine lubricating oil.5 Fit the new canister and tighten by hand until theseal contacts the filter head. Tighten the canister afurther 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn by hand only. Do not use astrap wrench.6 Ensure that there is lubricating oil in the sump.Ensure that the engine will not start and operate thestarter motor until oil pressure is obtained. To ensurethat the engine will not start, disconnect the electricalstop control of the fuel injection pump. Oil pressure isindicated when the warning light is extinguished or bya reading on the gauge.7 Ensure that the electrical stop control is connected.Start the engine and check for leakage from the filter.Stop the engine. After 15 minutes check the oil levelon the dipstick and, if necessary, put more lubricatingoil into the sump.Caution: Do not fill the sump past the "FULL" markon the dipstick, see "Caution" on page 27.05/99Printed in England© Propriety information of Perkins Engines Company Limited, all rights reserved2857.4400.0100TX51-19M-1-SM 01-29-02359