Fuel System
Maintenance
Fuel Tank
Service Interval: Every 2 years
Drain and clean fuel tank every 2 years. Also, drain and
clean tank if fuel system becomes contaminated or if
machine is to be stored for an extended period. Use
clean fuel to flush out the tank.
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Figure 57
1. Fuel tank drain
DANGER
Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel
vapors are highly flammable and explosive. A fire
or explosion from fuel can burn you and others and
can cause property damage.
• Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors, in
an open area, when the engine is off and is cold.
Wipe up any fuel that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add fuel
to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4 to 1/2 in. (6
to 13 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck.
This empty space in the tank allows the fuel to
expand.
• Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay away
from an open flame or where fuel fumes may be
ignited by a spark.
• Store fuel in a clean, safety-approved container
and keep the cap in place.
Fuel Lines and Connections
Service Interval: Every 400 hours
Check lines and connections every 400 hours or yearly,
whichever comes first. Inspect for deterioration,
damage, or loose connections.
Fuel Filter/Water Separator
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Drain water or other contaminants from fuel filter/water
separator (Figure 58) daily.
1. Locate fuel filter, under hood, and place a clean
container under it.
2. Loosen drain plug on bottom of filter canister.
Tighten plug after draining.
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1. Water separator filter canister
Replace filter canister after every 400 hours of
operation.
3. Clean area where filter canister mounts.
4. Remove filter canister and clean mounting surface.
5. Lubricate gasket on filter canister with clean oil.
6. Install filter canister by hand until gasket contacts
mounting surface, then rotate an additional 1/2 turn.
7. Tighten the drain plug on the bottom of the filter
canister.
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Every 400 hours
Figure 58