OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RH 40 E Inspection and servicing Cleaning the fuel tanks " Use up as much fuel as possible. Explosion hazard. Read and observe the "Inspection and servicing. Safety instructions" chapter. Do not use white spirit, paraffin oil or other solvents. For flushing and cleaning use diesel fuel. Avoid skin contact. Skin contact with diesel fuel may cause skin injury. Wear firm working clothing. Wear protective gloves or use a barrier ccream.
" Check how much fuel remains in the tank and place a collecting recipient of sufficient size under the drain plugs of the tanks. " Loosen drain plug (5, Fig. 3-37:) at fuel the tank and drain off fuel. " Flush tank with diesel fuel. " Screw drain plug (5) back in place. " Fill in fuel through the filter sieve in the filler tube (2).
Fuel must be prevented from penetrating into the soil. Keep fuel for re-use or discard without polluting the environment.
Fig. 3-38:
Refuelling station (optional)
Sparking caused by static or electric charges may set fuel on fire. Fig. 3-37:
Check earthing strap (equipotential bonding) (4, Fig. 3-38:) regularly for tightness. Only a perfectly connected earthing strap can remove static or electric charges and thus avoid the risk of fire during refuelling.
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