Takeuchi TW9, Operating Instructions Manual

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7 Maintenance and Care
80 TW9
7.9.4 Fuel system
Checking the fuel level
•
Check the fuel level using the fuel gauge
(38/27).
•
Top up fuel every day after use to prevent
condensation from forming before the machine
is next put into operation.
Draining the fuel filter
•
Open the fuel filter on the water drain (39/2)
until pure fuel escapes.
•
Close again the water drain.
Replacing the fuel filter
•
Clean the outside of the fuel filter (39/1).
•
Unscrew the filter cartridge using a
commercially available tool and check that the
fastening stud is firmly secured in the filter
head.
Collect fuel and dispose of
according to regulations!
•
Dispose of the filter cartridge according to
regulations.
•
Check filter head condition and clean.
•
Wet the seal with oil or fuel and tighten firmly
by hand.
•
Check tightness.
The fuel system does not have to
be vented.
Fuel tank
•
Drain water from the fuel tank via the drain
plug (40/1).
•
Clean the filler screen (40/2) and check for
damage.
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L824-038
Fig. 38 Operation
L824-039
1 2
Fig. 39 Fuel filter
1
2
L824-040
Fig. 40 Fuel tank