Applications:

MANITOU  120 REX GEM 26-2 T S3 E3M 26-2 TURBO SERIE 3-E3M 26-2 TURBO SERIE 3-E3M 26-4 T S3 E3M 26-4 TURBO SERIE 3-E3M 26-4 TURBO SERIE 3-E3M 30-2 T S3 E3M 30-2 TURBO SERIE 3-E3M 30-2 TURBO SERIE 3-E3M 30-4 TURBO 
MASE GENERATORS  MARINER 45 MTMARINER 45 MT SMARINER 52 MTMARINER 52 MT SMARINER 54 MTMARINER 54 MT SMARINER 60 MTMARINER 60 MT SMARINER 70 MTMARINER 70 MT SMARINER 80 MTMARINER 80 MT S
MASSEY FERGUSON  455 XTRA
PERKINS  1103A-33G1103C-33G1103C-33G31103C-33TG1103C-33TG31104C-44TAG
POWERSCREEN  1400 WARRIOR1400 WARRIOR X1700 CHIEFTAIN1800 WARRIOR

RUBBLE MASTER  HS 5000MSC 5700 M-2D
SANDVIK  QA 140QA 335QA 440QA 450QA 451QE 330QE 340
TEREX  860 SX880 SXSX 820SX 860TA 10TA 5 STA 5TA 6 STA 6TL 160TLB 840
THWAITES  AD 6 TMACH 457MACH 464MACH 466MACH 490MACH 555MACH 557MACH 564MACH 566MACH 593MACH 597MACH 654MACH 655MACH 657MACH 664SLCM 598 ZZ
URSUS  10014 H8014 H9014 HC 350C 360C 380 MC 382
WILSON  P 30 E1P 33-1P 50 E3P 60 P3P 88-1

Professional Perkins Fuel Filter Water Separator P502420 252-6338 4326658 BF9915

Q: What are common cross-references for P502420?

DONALDSON P502420
FLEETGUARD FF5788 Manitou 706497, Massey Ferguson 4225526M1, Perkins 26550005 4415111 4415122
Baldwin BF9915, Caterpillar 2526338, 252-6338, FG Wilson 10000-00049 BOBCAT 7001034
CLARK 0011377510 11377510
6912129 934787
DIECI BHC5068
MC CORMICK 710855A1
MERLO P00731 SPAREX S.109592
TEREX 0745010165
WACKER 1000231433 

Q: Why are fuel filters important for a Perkins engine?

The fuel filter is crucial for Perkins engines, mainly based on the following aspects:

• Protecting precision components: Perkins engines use high-precision fuel systems with tolerances up to micrometer level. Impurities (such as dust, debris) or moisture in the fuel may cause wear or blockage of key components such as fuel pumps and injectors. Fuel filters can effectively remove these pollutants and prevent damage.
• Ensure efficient combustion: By filtering out impurities as low as 5 microns, the fuel filter ensures the normal operation of the fuel injector, allowing fuel to be injected into the combustion chamber in a precise amount and good atomization state, thereby achieving efficient combustion and improving engine power output and fuel economy.

• Adapt to harsh environments: Perkins fuel filters are optimized for different fuel qualities and harsh operating conditions (such as high loads and complex environments) worldwide during development and testing, ensuring stable operation in mining, power generation, and other scenarios, reducing the risk of failure.
• Extend engine life: By continuously filtering impurities, reducing internal wear of the engine, and working in conjunction with other filtration systems, the overall service life is significantly extended.

Q: Should I pre-fill the new fuel filter/water separator with fuel?

Whether a new fuel filter or fuel water separator needs to be pre filled with fuel depends on the specific component type and installation scenario.

Fuel filters usually require pre filling with fuel to ensure that the fuel system can quickly establish pressure during initial start-up, avoiding air blockages that can cause fuel supply difficulties. The pre filling method is to inject an appropriate amount of clean fuel into the filter until the fuel seeps out from the outlet or reaches the specified level. During operation, it is necessary to maintain the correct installation direction of the filter and avoid impurities from entering.

Fuel water separators generally do not require pre fuel filling, and their working principle relies on gravity settling and density difference to separate oil and water, rather than fuel driven. But before the first use after installation, it may be necessary to inject clean fuel to lubricate internal components, eliminate air, and prevent dry wear and damage. This is an initial operation rather than daily maintenance.

The key precautions for pre charging operation include: using fuel or lubricant that matches the vehicle requirements, avoiding excessive injection (usually the liquid level is controlled at around 80% of the volume), and ensuring good sealing at the connection; If the equipment has a dedicated oil injection port, it should be operated through that port; If unsure, it is recommended to consult the vehicle or component manual and follow the manufacturer's instructions.