Maintenance
60
Fuel
Use only good quality diesel fuel. Poor quality fuel can
reduce the efficiency of the injection system.
Diesel fuel must be free from particles in suspension.
If necessary, decant the fuel for two or three days
before using it in the tractor.
Efficient fuel decanting can be achieved by using the
simple but efficacious system illustrated in figures 47
and 48.
Never use fuel which has been left in an open can for
any length of time and which could contain dirt or
water.
Fill the tractors fuel tank (Fig. 49) in the evening after
finishing the days work. This prevents condensation
from forming inside the tank. The fuel filter cap (d) is
fitted with a gauze filter (e). Remove and clean this at
regular intervals.
NOTE:
never use galvanized containers to store fuel.
Fig. 47 - Setting up drums for fuel decanting.
Fig. 48 - Setting up a tank for fuel decanting.
a - Slope 25%.
b - Water.
c - Sludge drain cock.
Fig. 49
Fuel filter
Routine Maintenance: see operations 5 and 33 in the
Routine Maintenance Guide.
Injection pump and injectors
See operation 44 in the Routine Maintenance Guide.
Valve clearance
See operation 31 in the Routine Maintenance Guide
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