Yanmar 6SY Series, Operation Manual

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BEFORE YOU OPERATE
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6SY Operation Manual
Diesel Fuel Lines
Install the lines between the fuel tank and
the fuel injection pump.
Be sure to install a drain cock
(Figure 1, (6)) at the bottom of the fuel
tank to remove water and contaminants.
Install an fuel filter / water separator
(Figure 1, (3)) and a fuel filter between the
fuel tank and the fuel injection pump.
Filling the Fuel Tank
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Figure 1
1. Fuel Filter
2. Fuel Priming Pump
3. Fuel Filter / Water Separator
4. Fuel Return Line
5. Fuel Tank
6. Fuel Tank Drain Cock
7. Approximately 50 mm (1.96 in.)
8. Fuel Shutoff Valve
9. Less than 500 mm (19.68 in.)
10. To Fuel Injection Pump
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DANGER
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
HAZARD!
• Diesel fuel is flammable and
explosive under certain
conditions.
• Only fill the fuel tank with
diesel fuel. Filling the fuel tank
with gasoline may result in a
fire and will damage the
engine.
• NEVER refuel with the engine
running.
• Wipe up all spills immediately.
• Keep sparks, open flames or
any other form of ignition
(match, cigarette, static
electric source) well away
when refueling.
• NEVER overfill the fuel tank.
• Fill the fuel tank. Store any
containers containing fuel in a
well-ventilated area, away from
any combustibles or sources
of ignition.
• Failure to comply will result in
death or serious injury.
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