Takeuchi 216000002, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
draining the water from the fuel
tank
• Do not smoke or permit open flames
while handling fuel or working on the
fuel system.
• Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel
when the engine is running or still hot.
Do not spill fuel on the hot surface of
the machine.
• Fill the fuel tank in a well ventilated
place.
• Do not fill the fuel tank to capacity.
Allow room for oil expansion.
• Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
• Securely tighten the fuel filler cap.
• Use the correct grade of fuel for the
operating season.
Do the draining operation before starting the
machine.
every 50 hourS
1. Slew the upperstructure to the position for
easy draining.
2. Remove the fuel filler cap (2).
3. Place a pan under the drain plug (3).
4. Loosen the drain plug (3) to drain water
and sediment buildup in the bottom of the
tank.
5. Tighten the drain plug (3).
6. Add fuel while watching the sight gauge
(1).
7. Tighten the fuel filler cap (2) and lock it.
8. Bleed air.
Bleeding air from the fuel system
Refer to “Bleeding air from the fuel system”
on page 6-8.
Note: Air in the fuel system causes the
engine to fail to start or to have problems.
Bleed air when the fuel tank is emptied,
using the same procedure above.