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FUEL FILTERS Draining condensation
Open the upper left engine compartment panel, drain the water and sediments from the fuel filter through the draining valve indicated. With engine inoperative, loosen the valve located below the filter about 4 full turns and move it downward about 2 cm. Drain eventual water and sediments until clean fuel only, flows-out. Move the valve upward and tighten it, without over tightenin.
Loosen the screw located on the head of the filter support using a 30 mm socket and hold the filter canister with the handle indicated. Before installing a new filter, clean the support and canister, change the gaskets and lubricate them with engine oil, before installing the filter on the support. Tighten to a torque of 13.5 - 15 daNm.
Note – The draining interval can be increased or decreased, as a function of the presence of water and the quantity of fuel.
Water draining valve on fuel filter 2550-M005
10. STEERING CLUTCHES/BRAKES Change filter on return line
WARNING Never use gasoline, solvents or other inflammable fluids to clean parts. Use approved commercial solvents which are non-flammable and atoxic.
Every 500 hours 11-12. Engine sump Changing engine oil and filter Open the left front panel of the engine compartment and with warm engine, drain the oil through lower plug T loosening it with a 8 mm Allen wrench. To facilitate the draining, remove plug B. Note – The operation must be performed at every engine oil change.
WARNING
Open the upper and lower panels indicated on the right side of the machine.
Be careful when operating with the cowling open and hot engine to avoid eventual burns. Study SAFETY RULES in the front of this manual thoroughly for the protection of machine and safety of personnel