FUEL SYSTEM

FUEL SYSTEM Service specifications

Draining water and sediment from the fuel tank..............................Every 50 hours Draining water from the water separator.........................................Every 50 hours Cleaning of water separator filter..................................................Every 500 hours Fuel filter replacement...................................................................Every 500 hours Fuel hoses replacement....................................................................Every 2 years or every 4000 hours (whichever comes first) Fuel tank capacity.....................................................................................340 litres Type of fuel....................................................................See “Fluids and lubricants”

Draining water and sediment from the fuel tank

Draining water from the water separator

CD01K049 Have a container ready to collect the drained contaminants. Remove the panel located under the fuel tank and open the drain valve and drain the accumulated sediment and water. After draining, close the drain valve. 2

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When the float reaches the level line (A)

Loosen the drain plug (1) and drain the water and sediment. When the float (2) settles on the bottom, tighten the drain plug (1). Verify that there are no fuel leaks.

WARNING: Completely wipe off any spilt fuel. It may cause a fire.

Fuel system (continued)

IMPORTANT: Make sure your face is protected before using compressed air.

Cleaning of water separator filter

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CD00E108 Remove the socket head screw (1), take out the filter and clean it using compressed air. Check the condition of the filter and replace it if necessary. Install the filter and the socket head screw (1).

Replacing the fuel filter

NOTE: Do not fill the new filter with fuel before installing. Install the new filter. Turn the filter until the seal comes into contact with the filter head and turn an extra half turn by hand. IMPORTANT: Do not use a filter wrench to install the filter. Overtightening the filter can damage the seal and filter. NOTE: If the engine does not regain full power after replacing the filter, bleed the system.

Bleeding the system

It is necessary to bleed the fuel system when: -The tank has been completely emptied. -The fuel filter has been replaced. -Parts of the fuel system have been removed for servicing or repair work. -The machine has been in storage for a fairly long period.

CD01K036 Clean the area around the filter head. Place a receptacle of a suitable capacity under the filter and remove the filter, using a filter wrench. Apply a thin coat of oil or grease on the new filter seal.

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CD01K057 WARNING: Completely wipe off any spilt fuel after replacing a filter element or bleeding the system.

CS98M578 Loosen the knob of the priming pump (2). Loosen the air bleed screw (1). Move the handle of the priming pump (2) up and down until no bubbles come out of the air bleed screw(1). When bubbles no longer come out, tighten the air bleed screw (1) and tighten the knob of the priming pump (2). Completely wipe off any spilt fuel. Start the engine and check for fuel leakage.