Turbine Series (all models)

Disassembly, Service, and Rebuild Instructions

How It works Fuel Flow Through

Turbine Series filter assemblies 900FH Turbine Single
are designed to be installed Assemblies:
on the vacuum side of the fuel 500FG
transfer pump for best efficiency 900FH
and protect precision engine 3 1000FH
components from dirt, rust,
algae, asphaltines, varnishes,
and especially water, which is 75900FHX Duplex
prevalent in engine fuels. They Assemblies:
remove contaminates from fuel
75500FGX
using the following 3-stage
75900FHX
process:
731000FH
Stage 1: Separation 2 751000FHX
As fuel enters the filter
assembly, it moves through the
1 Triplex
centrifuge and spins off large
Assemblies:
solids and water droplets which
fall to the bottom of the 771000FH
collection bowl. 791000FHV 791000FHV

Contact Information: Stage 2: Coalescing

Getting Started
Small water droplets bead-up on
Parker Hannifin Corporation the surface of the conical baffle Read through these instructions
Racor Division and cartridge element. When heavy first to familiarize yourself with
P.O. Box 3208 enough, they fall to the bottom of the necessary steps. You may
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Stage 3: Filtration
servicing (part # on page 2).
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Disassembly
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Note: Each item has a service kit noted where 9. D
 o not over-tighten self-tapping screws, this
T-handle - All Models:
available. Clean all parts in a mild solvent or clean RK 11-1945 may strip the base threads. Upon reassembly,
diesel fuel. Blow-out all passages with start screws by hand prior to using tools.
compressed air. 3 Maximum torque: 55-65 in. lbs.
1. R
 emove T-handle and lid and set aside. Discard 10. Heater feed-thru O-ring must not be damaged
T-handle o-ring and lid gasket. Lid: or swollen. Maximum torque: 15-20 in. lbs.
500: RK 15078
2. U
 se element bail handles and carefully remove 900/1000: RK 11-1927-01 Note: O-ring sealing surfaces must be smooth
contaminated element with a twisting motion. without scratches or debris.
Discard element. Complete Seal Kit:
500: RK 15211
Note: Element should be replaced every 10,000 900/1000: RK 11-1952
miles, 500 hours, every other oil change, annually,
or at the first indication of power loss, whichever
Priming Instructions
comes first. Construction and agricultural 2 Note: If element is changed or assembly drained
equipment should change element every 300 hours. Filter element: for any reason, repriming assembly (filling with fuel)
500: 2010 Series may be necessary. Fill to just above top of element
A) P
 osition new element over return tube and push 900: 2040 Series before replacing lid.
down until it bottoms. 1000: 2020 Series

B) Lubricate all new gaskets and o-rings. A. Remove T-handle and lid from top of
Turbine assembly.
Note: Replace lid gasket with every element service
(included with new elements). Verify sealing surface B. Fill Turbine assembly with clean fuel.
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is free of debris. C. Lubricate lid gasket and T-handle O-ring.
Bracket Kit:
3. R
 eplace lid (with lid gasket) and T-handle (with 500: RK 15378 D. Replace lid and T-handle and tighten snugly by
o-ring). Hand tighten T-handle—do not 900/1000: RK 11815-103
hand—do not use tools.
use tools.
E. Follow engine manufacturer’s service
4. D
 o not over-tighten carriage bolt as this may instructions to complete system priming.
Lip
distort bracket roundness.
F. S
 tart engine and check for leaks; correct as
5. T
 he hollow aluminum checkball floats up against necessary with engine off.
the seal when fuel is stopped thus preventing
fuel bleed-back. If unit looses prime, inspect 5

Troubleshooting
upstream hose connections first, otherwise, Checkball and Seal Kit
10
500: RK 15010B
disassemble unit and inspect seal and ball. 900/1000: RK 11028B
5A For applications with little backpressure, order Refer to fuel system vacuum gauge
Checkball and Spring Kit (part # RK11-1978) to See 5A (RK11-1676E) if equipped. If restriction is high,
enhance function of one-way checkball valve replace element or check for fuel line obstructions
(900/1000 models only). upstream of the gauge.
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Note: On 900/1000 models, lip on checkball gasket Excessive bubbles (more than a champagne bottle)
Centrifuge/Baffle Kit
points up into housing and flat side faces checkball. 500: RK 15013D
from the turbine indicate high system restriction or
On 500 models, the word “TOP” is placed towards 900/1000: RK 11-1939 an upstream air leak. Check the in-tank strainer
the checkball. for plugging.
6. In a counter-clockwise rotation, unthread It is normal for fuel level inside housing to be about
centrifuge and baffle and set aside for 7 1/2 full after lid removal. If level is lower and engine
reassembly. Checkball and seal should also was stalling, check fuel tank level and verify fuel
come out at this time. Bowl O-ring delivery valves are open. Verify T-handle and lid
500: 15374 gasket are correctly installed, bowl fasteners and
Note: 1. If checkball seal appears distorted or 900/1000: 11007
fuel fittings are tight, and bowl drain is closed.
damaged at inside diameter, install a new one. 2.
Inspect inside of centrifuge for debris. Remove or For some systems with low back-pressure, use
clean out as necessary. check ball seal and spring kit #RK11-1978.
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7. R
 emove bowl gasket and discard. Lubricate Important Information
new gasket provided and install into gland in Clear Bowl Kit
Never operate a filter assembly without element
500: RK15405
filter housing. 900/1000: RK 11-1938 in place. Element safety valve on fuel return tube
8. C
 lean bowl in a mild solvent or with clean diesel will not expose outlet hole if element is removed.
Instead, punch emergency tab on top of element
fuel. New bowl kits come with drain and water 8A and leave in place.
sensor port plug. Contact distributor for water
sensor probe options. Warning! Puncturing emergency tab will bypass
Bowl Ring Kit
8A T
 he fluorocarbon seal mechanically secures 500: RK 15035 all filtration and send unfiltered fuel to your engine.
900/1000: RK 11037A Service element as soon as possible to avoid
drain knob in place while providing an
harmful contaminants flowing downstream
excellent seal. To clear drain of fouling, use to engine.
compressed air (2-5 PSI) pointed inside 9
Cap Screw Kit
drain’s bottom opening. 500: RK 15081
900/1000: RK 11542

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