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9.6 EVERY 50 HOURS MAINTENANCE
[1] DRAINING OF CONTAMINANT WATER/DEPOSITS IN FUEL TANK
• Be extremely careful with fire such as cigarettes.
• Always stop the engine before draining fuel.
Potential ignition may occur through spilled fuel if disregarded.
• Always put the drain plug of the fuel tank and secure it tight after draining fuel.
• The drain plug of the fuel tank is located directly below the operator seat.
Place the outriggers as necessary and raise the machine from the ground so you can
go under the machine. If the machine is unstable and sways, place supports (stands)
under the front and rear sides of the machine to stabilize it.
• Fuel drain pan: Prepare a container of sufficient size according to the amount of residual fuel.
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Place a container to collect the drained fuel directly
underneath the drain plug (P) of the fuel tank.
3. Drain fuel by turning the drain plug (P) slowly to avoid
splashing fuel on yourself.
NOTES
Remove the fuel tank cap (F) if normal or smooth fuel
draining fails.
4. After draining the fuel, install and tighten the drain plug
(P) securely.
NOTES
Wipe off the oil spills completely.