Shibaura CM314, Operator'S Manual

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Changing the Fuel Filter:
NOTE: Change the diesel fuel filter after the
first 50 hours of operation, then following
every 200 operating hours thereafter.
1. Close the shutoff valve (the handle should be
pointing to the“C”position),
2. Remove the sediment bowl by rotating the
retaining nut
A
.
3. Open the fuel shutoff valve
B
, to drain any
remaining water from the tank.
4. Discard the oil element
C
, and install a new
element.
5. Inspect the O rings
D
and
E
and replace if
necessary.
6. Install and securely tighten the sediment
bowl.
7. Open the fuel shutoff valve (the handle should
be pointing to the“O”position),
B
, so fuel will
flow to the filter.
8. Bleed the fuel filter and injection pump as
described below in“Bleeding the Fuel
System.”
BLEEDING THE FUEL SYSTEM
The CM Mower fuel system is designed to bleed
automatically.
1. When the fuel tank is empty
Fill until the fuel level of the tank is at least half
full, then wait about one minute for air to
dissipate.
2. When the fuel filter has been replaced:
After replacing the filter, open the fuel shutoff
valve. Air will dissipate for about one minute
NOTE: Fuel tank fuel level must be half full or
more for auto bleed system to function
correctly.
NOTE: The CM mower has auto bleeding
system. No manual bleeding procedures
needed.
WARNING: FUEL OIL IN THE INJECTION
SYSTEM IS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE AND
CAN PENETRATE THE SKIN.
UNQUALIFIED PERSONS SHOULD NOT
REMOVE OR ATTEMPT TO ADJUST A PUMP
INJECTOR, NOZZLE OR ANY PART OF THE
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM.
DO NOT USE YOU HAND TO CHECK FOR
LEAKS. USE A PIECE OF CARDBOARD OR
PAPER TO SEARCH FOR LEAKS.
IF ANY FLUID IS INJECTED INTO THE SKIN,
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IM-
MEDIATELY OR GANGRENE MAY RESULT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUC-
TIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
NEVER FAIL TO CHECK THE FUEL LINE
PERIODICALLY. THE FUEL LINE IS SUB-
JECT TO WEAR AND AGING, FUEL MAY
LEAK ONTO THE RUNNING ENGINE,
CAUSING A FIRE.
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
B
C
A
D
E