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Fuel system Fuel tank The fuel tank should be filled at the end of each work day. This prevents the formation of condensation water, as far as possible. – Thoroughly clean the area around the tank lid. – Only fill in clean fuel! Fuel tank capacity approx. 86 litres (23 US gal)
WARNING! M300037A
When working on the fuel system do not use open fire. Do not smoke. Do not smoke!
Fuel filters, replacing Fuel filter change interval every 1000 operating hours, but at least once every year. 1 Loosen and unscrew the fuel filter cartridge with the filter wrench. 2 Clean the sealing surface on the filter carrier from any dirt. 3 Apply some oil to the rubber seals on the new fuel filter cartridge or wet it with diesel fuel respectively. Screw the cartridge on by hand until the seal touches the surface. M300073A
4 Screw the cartridge on by hand until the seal touches the surface. 5 Tighten the fuel filter cartridge for another half turn. NOTE! Bleeding of the fuel system is not necessary. A drop in engine power can be caused by a clogged fuel filter cartridge. If the fuel filter clogs too quickly, check the fuel for contamination. Clean the tank, make sure it is properly closed. Take care of filters/oils/liquids in an environmentally safe way, see page 97.
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