Fuel System
Maintenance
WARNING
Fuel-system components are under high
pressure. The use of improper components
can result in system failure, fuel leakage, and
possible explosion.
Use only approved fuel lines and fuel filters.
Draining the Fuel
Filter/Water Separator
Service Interval:
Every 50 hours—Drain the fuel
filter/water separator.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and engage the parking
brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Place a drain pan below the fuel filter/water
separator.
4.
Open the drain plug on the water separator
approximately 1 turn to allow water and other
contaminates to drain (
).
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Figure 45
1.
Fuel filter/water separator
5.
Close the drain plug when only diesel fuel
comes out.
Important:
Water or other contaminants in
fuel can damage the fuel pump and/or other
engine components.
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