LT36720 Drain Valve Service Instructions
LT36720 Drain Valve Service Instructions
LT36720 Drain Valve Service Instructions
Service Instructions
First Generation Drain Valve 2. Use a small 90° pick to free the stuck drain face
For filter changes and water drains: seal.
1. Remove the vent cap from the clear cover.
2. Loosen the drain valve 1.5 revolutions (use a
common tool in one of the 6 perimeter holes as
needed). Figure 2 - 90° Pick
If the filter unit fails to drain, it is likely that debris is
3. Allow the filter to drain completely.
plugging the drain holes in the filter body. In some
cases removing the filter unit will ease in performing 4. Clean the drain valve assembly and inspect for
this service. damage (replace the assembly as needed).
5. Clean the filter housing drain boss with small
1. Remove the drain valve completely to expose
brass brush and brake cleaner as needed.
the drain seal.
6. Replace the drain valve face seal with the
improved (dark blue) material.
CAUTION: These instructions are intended for use by professional mechanics who are trained in the proper use of
power and hand tools, using appropriate safety precautions (including eye protection).
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7. Replace the drain valve perimiter seal. Second generation drain valve (with retaining
Lubricate both seals with clean engine oil or ring)
diesel fuel.
For filter changes and water drains:
1. Remove the vent cap from the clear cover.
2. Loosen the drain valve 1.5 revolutions (use a
wrench on the flats as needed.
If the filter unit fails to drain, it is likely that debris
is plugging the drain holes in the filter body. In
some Cases removing the filter unit will ease in
performing this service.
1. Using a small flat head screw driver slowly pry
the retaining ring out of the filter housing.
4. Allow the filter to drain completely. Install the drain valve assembly into the filter
housing by hand:
5. Remove the clear cover and filter. Flush the
housing with clean fuel to clear debris from 1. Locate the valve so its concentric in the boss.
housing.
2. Using firm upward pressure, slowly tighten
6. Clean the drain valve assembly and inspect for the drain valve until the threads engage and
damage (replace the assembly if needed. valve tightens completly. Install the retaining
7. Clean the filter housing drawin boss with small ring into the filter body, blunt end first.
brass brush and brake cleaner as needed. 3. Slowly walk the retaining ring into the filter
8. Replace the drain valve face seal with the using a small flat head screwdriver and light
improved (dark blue) material. pressure.