DIS185SSI4F AIR COMPRESSOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (12/19/16) — PAGE 41
CLEANING FUEL TANK (1000 HOURS)
After prolonged use, water and other impurities accumulate
in the bottom of the fuel tank. Inspect the fuel tank
occasionally for water contamination and drain the contents
if necessary.
During cold weather, the more empty volume inside the
tank, the easier it is for water to condense. This can be
reduced by keeping the fuel tank full with diesel fuel.
CLEANING INSIDE THE FUEL TANK
1. Prepare a fuel collector to drain the fuel into.
2. The fuel drain bolt is located at the rear of the trailer
frame (curb-side). Loosen the drain bolt (Figure 56) to
remove any fuel remaining inside the fuel tank.
Figure 56. Draining Fuel Tank
3. Using a pressure washer (Figure 57), wash out any
deposits or debris that have accumulated inside the
fuel tank.
Figure 57. Cleaning Fuel Tank
CURB
SIDE
CONTAINER
FUEL TANK
DRAIN BOLT
FUEL
TANK
PRESSURE
WASHER
MAINTENANCE (ENGINE)
ELECTROMAGNETIC FUEL PUMP (500 HOURS)
The filter inside the fuel pump is either a paper type or steel
mesh type depending on fuel pump type. Clean or replace
the fuel pump filter as follows:
1. Disconnect any electrical connections that are attached
to the fuel pump.
2. Prepare a fuel collector to drain the fuel into. Secure
any fuel lines to prevent fuel from spilling.
3. Remove fuel pump from air compressor enclosure.
4. Next, remove the filter and gasket from the fuel pump
housing.
Figure 58. Electromagnetic Fuel Pump
5. Clean or replace fuel pump filter. Replace both gaskets.
6. Reassemble fuel pump and mount back onto air
compressor enclosure.
7. Reconnect all fuel lines and electrical components.
8. Check for fuel leaks.
NOTICE
When the fuel pump filter is removed, always make sure
to replace both gaskets and clean the magnet portion
inside the cover.
