Fuel System
Maintenance
DANGER
Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel
vapors are highly flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and
others and can cause property damage.
•
Use a funnel to fill the fuel tank outdoors,
in an open area, when the engine is off and
is cold. Wipe up any fuel that spills.
•
Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
Add fuel to the fuel tank until the level is 6
to 13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch) below the bottom
of the filler neck. This empty space in the
tank allows the fuel to expand.
•
Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where fuel
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
•
Store fuel in a clean, safety-approved
container and keep the cap in place.
Draining the Fuel Tank
Service Interval:
Every 800 hours—Drain and clean
the fuel tank.
Before storage—Drain and clean the fuel tank.
Drain and clean the tank also if the fuel system
becomes contaminated or if you are storing the
machine for an extended period of time. Use clean
fuel to flush out the tank.
Inspecting the Fuel Lines
and Connections
Service Interval:
Every 400 hours
Yearly
Inspect the fuel lines and connections for deterioration,
damage, or loose connections.
Servicing the Fuel-Water
Separator
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Draining Water from the Fuel/Water
Separator
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily—Drain
water or other contaminants from
the fuel filter/water separator
Drain water from the fuel/water separator as shown
in (
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