Terex TL160, Operating Manual

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Care and Maintenance 7
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7.8.5 Fuel system
7.8.5.1 Checking the fuel level
• Check the fuel level using the fuel gauge (48/27).
• Top up fuel every day after use to prevent
condensation from forming before the machine is
next put into operation.
7.8.5.2 Draining the water separator
• Check daily using the sight glass (49/1) and drain
if required.
• Open the drain (49/2) and collect any escaping
water in a suitable container.
• Dispose of the water according to regulations.
• Close again the drain (49/2).
Fig. 48 Checking the fuel level
Fig. 49 Draining the water separator
Danger of injury
due to excessive pressure while refueling.
• When topping up fuel using the electric
refueling pump, open the fuel tank cap to
avoid excessive pressure in the fuel tank!
Machine damage
due to full water separator.
Never allow the engine to run if the water
separator is filled by more than 50%. Failure
to do so will result in damage to the engine.