MAFI Trac T225, Maintenance Manual

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MAINTENANCE WORK
FUEL SYSTEM
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Cleaning the fuel tank
Dirt and water settle at the bottom of the fuel tank. You can
remove the deposits and water through the tank's drain plug.
The tank is located on the vehicle's right side.
Fig. 36: Drain plug
D A N G E R !
D a n g e r o f i n j u r y !
F u e l i s e a s i l y f l a m m a bl e a n d h a r m f u l t o h e a l t h .
X
F i r e, n a ke d f l a m e s, s m o k i n g , a n d c r e a t i n g s p a r k s
m u s t b e avo i d e d w h e n h a n d l i n g f u e l s.
X
Avo i d f u e l f r o m c o m i n g i n t o c o n t a c t w i t h s k i n o r
c l o t h i n g .
X
D o n o t b r e a t h e i n f u e l f u m e s.
We r e c o m m e n d c l e a n i n g t h e f u e l t a n k a t l ow f i l l l eve l s.
X
Park the MT on level ground.
X Stop the engine and withdraw the ignition key.
X
Place a suitable collection container underneath drain plug.
X Unscrew the drain plug completely.
Have a new seal ready at hand.
X Allow a couple of litres of fuel to drain to rinse out the
contamination.
X
Screw the drain plug back in with a new seal.
X
Check the drain plug for leaks.
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