Clean The Fuel Tank - Diesel Models - Genie GS-2668 RT Service Manual

Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
CHECKLIST C PROCEDURES
C-2
Clean the Fuel Tank -
Diesel Models
Genie requires that this procedure be performed
every 500 hours or six months, whichever comes
first.
Removing sediment from the fuel tank is essential
to good engine performance and service life. A
dirty fuel tank may cause the fuel filter to clog
prematurely resulting in poor engine performance
and possible component damage.
Explosion and fire hazard. Engine
fuels are combustible. Clean the
fuel tank in an open, well-
ventilated area away from heater,
sparks, flames and lighted
tobacco. Always have an
approved fire extinguisher within
easy reach.
Note: Immediately clean up any fuel that may have
spilled during this procedure.
1 Models with fuel shutoff valve: Turn the
manual fuel shutoff valve, located above the
fuel filter, to the closed position.
2 Tag, disconnect and plug the fuel supply and
return hoses at the filter head and the fuel
return pipe at the injectors. Clean up any fuel
that may have spilled.
3 Using an approved hand-operated pump, drain
the fuel tank into a suitable container. Refer to
Section 2, Specifications , for tank capacity.
Explosion and fire hazard. When
transferring fuel, connect a
grounding wire between the
machine and pump or container.
Note: Be sure to only use a hand operated pump
suitable for use with gasoline and/or diesel fuel.
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4 Remove the tank retaining fasteners from the
bottom of the fuel tank and remove the tank
from the machine.
5 Tag and remove the hoses and fittings from the
top of the tank.
6 Rinse out the inside of the tank using a mild
solvent.
7 Install the hoses and fittings (removed in step 5)
into the top of the tank.
8 Install the tank into the machine as you route
the hoses through the bulkhead. Install and
tighten the tank retaining fasteners to
specification.
Torque specifications
Fuel tank retaining fasteners, dry
Fuel tank retaining fasteners, lubricated
9 Install the fuel supply and return hoses onto the
filter head and the fuel return pipe at the
injectors. Tighten the clamps.
10 Models with fuel shutoff valve: Turn the
manual fuel shutoff valve, located above the
fuel filter, to the open position.
GS-2668 RT • GS-3268 RT
November 2008
Component damage hazard. The
fuel tank is plastic and may
become damaged if allowed to fall.
Part No. 112657
REV B
175 in-lbs
19.8 Nm
131 in-lbs
14.8 Nm