Kubota M108DC, Operator'S Manual

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PERIODIC SERVICE 72
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Checking and Refueling
To avoid personal injury or death:
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Do not smoke while refueling.
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Be sure to stop the engine before refueling.
1. Check the amount of fuel by fuel gauge.
2. When the fuel warning indicator lights up, it is time to
add fuel.
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Do not permit dirt or trash to get into the fuel system.
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Be careful not to let the fuel tank become empty,
otherwise air will enter the fuel system, necessitating
bleeding before next engine start.
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Be careful not to spill during refueling. If a spill should
occur, wipe it off at once, or it may cause a fire.
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To prevent condensation (water) accumulation in the
fuel tank, fill the tank before parking overnight.
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Checking Water Separator
1. As water is collected in the water separator, the red
float is raised.
2. When the red float has reached the white line, close
the fuel shutoff-valve, loosen the retainer ring, take out
the cup, and clean the cup. Be careful not to break the
element.
3. Place the cup back into position. Bleed the fuel
system.
(See "SERVICE AS REQUIRED" in "PERIODIC
SERVICE" section.)
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If water is drawn through to the fuel pump, extensive
damage will occur.
(1) Fuel tank cap
Fuel tank capacity 175 L
(1) Red float
(2) Fuel cock
(3) Retainer ring
(4) Cup (A) "WHITE LINE"