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Fuel System Service
Drain and clean fuel tank every 800 hours of operation or
if fuel system becomes contaminated or if machine is to
be stored for an extended period. Use clean fuel to flush
out the tank.
DANGER
Because diesel fuel is highly flammable,
Do not smoke while filling the fuel tank. Do
not fill fuel tank while engine is running,
hot, or when machine is in an enclosed
area. Always fill fuel tank outside and wipe
up any spilled diesel fuel before starting
the engine. Store fuel in a clean, safety–
approved container and keep cap in
place. Use diesel fuel for the engine only;
not for any other purpose.
Figure 27
1. Fuel Filter
2. Drain Screw
3. Primer plunger
3
2
1
Fuel Tank
yearly, whichever comes first. Also, drain and clean tank
use caution when storing or handling it.
Fuel Lines and Connections
Check lines and connections every 400 hours or yearly,
whichever comes first. Inspect for deterioration, dam-
age, or loose connections.
Draining Fuel Filter / Water Separator
Drain water or other contaminants from fuel filter / water
separator daily.
1. Place a clean container under fuel filter.
2. Loosen drain screw on bottom of fuel filter and press
primer plunger until only fuel is evident draining into con-
tainer.
Changing Fuel Filter
Replace fuel filter if fuel flow becomes restricted, after
every 400 hours of operation or annually, whichever
comes first.
1. Loosen bolt and unscrew bottom filter cap from filter
assembly. Remove cap, gaskets, o-ring and filter from
assembly. Note position of gaskets and o-ring when dis-
assembling from filter.
2. Install new filter, gaskets, o-ring with filter assembly
cap.
3. Prime fuel system, refer to Priming Fuel System.
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