D-4
MAINTENANCE
FUEL FILTERS
When working on the fuel system
• Keep naked lights away, do not smoke!
• Do not spill fuel!
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The Vantage
®
549X is equipped with a fuel pre-filter / water
separator before the electric lift pump and a fuel filter after the lift
pump and before the injectors. Open the drain on the fuel pre-filter
/ water separator and drain out any water daily. Close drain when
diesel fuel starts to come out. If excessive water is in the fuel, the
engine will not start. The procedure for changing the filter is as
follows.
1. Close the fuel shutoff valve.
2. Clean the area around the fuel filter head. Remove the filter.
Clean the gasket surface of the filter head and replace the o-
ring.
3. Fill the clean filter with clean fuel, and lubricate the o-ring seal
with clean lubricating oil.
4. Install the filter as specified by the filter manufacturer.
Mechanical over tightened will distort the threads, filter
element seal or filter can.
COOLING SYSTEM
The cooling system of the Deutz engine needs to be checked and
cleaned periodically. (Consult the Engine Owner's Manual for the
proper procedures and frequency).
Coolant needs to be added at the radiator filler neck after
removing cap when system is cool. Fill to top of filler neck. Engine
will not start if coolant level is too low.
The coolant system is equipped with an internal expansion tank
located inside the top radiator tank. This allows for normal thermal
expansion and contraction of the engine coolant. The system is
CHECKING AND REPLACING COOLANT
HOT COOLANT can burn skin. Do not remove
cap if radiator is hot.
Check the coolant level by observing the level in the radiator. Add
50/50 antifreeze / water solution if the level is low by removing
the radiator cap and adding coolant into the radiator. Fill up to the
tube in the radiator filler neck.
To drain the coolant, open the valve at the bottom of the radiator.
Open the radiator cap to allow complete drainage. (Tighten the
valve and refill with a 50/50 antifreeze/water solution.) Use an
automotive grade (low silicate) ethylene glycol antifreeze. The
cooling system capacity is 2.5 US gal. (9.5L). Squeeze upper and
lower radiator hoses while filling to bleed air from system coolant.
Replace and tighten the radiator cap.
Periodically remove the dirt from the radiator fins.
Periodically check the fan belt and radiator hoses. Replace if
signs of deterioration are found.
Always premix the antifreeze and clean tap water before
adding to the radiator. It is very important that a precise
50/50 solution be used with this engine year round. This
gives proper cooling during hot weather and freezing
protection to -34° F (-37° C).
Cooling solution exceeding 50% ethylene glycol can result
in engine overheating and damage to the engine. Coolant
solution must be premixed before adding to radiator.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
VANTAGE
®
549X
fitted with a “catch only” reservoir to keep any rejected or excess
coolant from entering the environment. Check periodically and
empty as required.
Do not fill with coolant
.