Fuel System
WARNING!
Fire hazard. When carrying out work on the fuel system
make sure the engine is cold. A fuel spill onto a hot
surface or an electrical component can cause a fire.
Store fuel soaked rags so that they can not cause fire.
Only use the grades of fuel recommended in the fuel
specification below, please refer to
Technical
Data page 66
. Always observe the greatest cleanli-
ness during re-fueling and work on the fuel system.
IMPORTANT!
All work on the injection system of the engine must be
done by an authorized workshop.
Engine Fuel Filter Replacement
WARNING!
Fire hazard. When carrying out work on the fuel system
make sure the engine is cold. A fuel spill onto a hot
surface or an electrical component can cause a fire.
Store fuel soaked rags so that they can not cause fire.
IMPORTANT!
Do not fill the new fuel filter with fuel before assembly.
There is a risk that contamination could get into the
system and cause malfunctions or damage.
1 Clean round the fuel filter.
2 Remove the filter with a suitable filter remover. Col-
lect any spilled fuel in a collection vessel.
3 Clean the filter mating surface on the filter bracket.
4 Lubricate the seal with diesel fuel and install the
new fuel filter. Tighten the fuel filter in accordance
with the instructions on the fuel filter.
5 If necessary, vent the fuel system, please refer to
Bleeding the Fuel System page 51
.
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