Operation Manual – ITW GSE 6400 Tier 3
d) “A” Checks and Operations (10 Hours or Daily).
1) Engine.
a) Check Crankcase Oil Level.
CAUTION
DO NOT
overfill.
DO NOT
operate the engine with oil level below the lower bar or
above the upper bar on the dipstick.
i.
Check oil level daily with oil gauge dipstick.
ii.
Oil level should not be checked until 3 to 5 minutes after engine shutdown. Keep oil level
as near the upper bar as possible.
b) Drain
Fuel
Lubricity
Filter/Pre-Filter
Element
The life of the fuel pump and injectors can be extended if the operator drains about a cup
of fuel from the fuel pre-filter element to remove water and sediment before starting the
engine each day.
CAUTION
BE SURE to prime and bleed the fuel system after draining the filters, replacing filter
element, or if the fuel tank has run empty. Failure to do so can cause engine-starting
problems.
i.
Provide a container for catching drained fuel.
ii.
Open the drain valve on the fuel/water filter by turning it counterclockwise.)
iii.
Drain the filter until clear fuel is visible.
iv. Tighten
the
drain
valve.
v. Safely
dispose
of
drained
fuel.
vi.
Purge air from fuel system if necessary.
c) Check
Coolant
Level
i.
Check coolant level daily or at each fuel fill interval. Investigate for cause of any coolant
loss.
WARNING
Cooling system is pressurized. To avoid personal injury, DO NOT remove radiator
cap when engine is hot.
d) Check for Leaks and Correct
At each daily start-up, check for coolant, fuel, and oil leaks. Coolant leaks may be more
noticeable when components are cold. Observe pumps, hoses, fittings, gasket connections,
etc., for signs of leakage. Correct as required.
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