Case CX490D, Operator'S Manual

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3 - CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS
Fuel tank
WARNING
Fire hazard!
When handling diesel fuel, observe the following precautions:
1. Do not smoke.
2. Never fill the tank when the engine is running.
3. Wipe up spilled fuel immediately.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
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Fill the fuel tank with Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel fuel only. Refer to Chapter 6 for the detailed specifications and prescrip-
tions about the fuel to be used.
NOTICE: Never put any moisture elimination product (water draining agent) in the fuel tank. Doing so may damage
the fuel system, and thus the engine.
NOTICE: If the machine is operated in cold climate, fill the fuel tank at the end of each working day to prevent the
formation of condensation.
To refill the fuel tank proceed as follows:
1. Stop the engine, and remove the starter key.
2. Get over the fuel tank. Clean the area around the fuel
filler neck (1) .
3. Slide the protective plate over the cap (2) of the fuel
filler neck, and unlock the cap with the starter key.
4. Turn the cap (2) counterclockwise and open the filler
neck.
NOTICE: Never remove the mesh filter inside the fuel
filler neck. Doing so may damage the fuel system, and
thus the engine.
5. Refill until the floating ball (3) reaches the top of the
glass level gauge (4) .
6. Put the cap (2) on the filler neck. Turn the cap clock-
wise until it engages the stopper on the filler neck.
7. Lock the cap (2) with the starter key.
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