Yanmar 2TNV70, Operation Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
TNV Operation Manual 91
Clean Fuel Filter / Water Separator
Periodically clean the fuel filter / water
separator element and inside cup.
1. Position an approved container under the cup
(Figure 16, (1)) of the fuel filter / water
separator to collect the contaminants.
2. Close (Figure 16, (2)) the fuel cock
(Figure 16, (3)) .
3. Turn the retaining ring (Figure 16, (4)) to the
left (Figure 16, (9)) .
4. Carefully remove the cup (Figure 16, (1)) .
Remove the retaining spring (Figure 16, (6))
and float (Figure 16, (7)) from the cup. Pour
the fuel into an approved container and
dispose properly. Hold the bottom of the cup
with a shop towel to prevent the fuel from
dripping. Wipe up any spills immediately.
5. Clean the inside of the cup.
6. Remove the mesh filter (Figure 16, (10)) by
pulling it down.
7. Replace the mesh filter with a new one.
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DANGER
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD!
• Diesel fuel is extremely flammable and
explosive under certain conditions.
• NEVER use diesel fuel as a cleaning
agent.
• Failure to comply will result in death or
serious injury.
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DANGER
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD!
• Diesel fuel is extremely flammable and
explosive under certain conditions.
• When you remove any fuel system
component to perform maintenance
(such as changing the fuel filter) place
an approved container under the
opening to catch the fuel.
• NEVER use a shop rag to catch the
fuel. Vapors from the rag are extremely
flammable and explosive.
• Wipe up any spills immediately.
• Wear eye protection. The fuel system
is under pressure and fuel could spray
out when you remove any fuel system
component.
• Failure to comply will result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
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Be responsible to the environment.
Follow these procedures for hazardous
waste disposal. Failure to follow these
procedures may seriously harm the
environment.
• Follow the guidelines of the EPA or
other governmental agency for the
proper disposal of hazardous
materials such as engine oil, diesel
fuel and engine coolant. Consult the
local authorities or reclamation facility.
• NEVER dispose of hazardous
materials irresponsibly by dumping
them into a sewer, on the ground or
into ground water or waterways.