Drain The Fuel Filter/ Water Separator - Deutz Models - Genie GS-3384 Service Manual

Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
CHECKLIST A PROCEDURES
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Drain the Fuel Filter/ Water
Separator - Deutz Models
Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed every 100 hours or monthly, whichever
comes first.
Proper maintenance of the fuel filter/water separator
is essential for good engine performance. Failure to
perform this procedure
can lead to poor engine performance and/or hard
starting, and continued use may result in
component damage. Extremely dirty conditions
may require this procedure to be performed more
often.
Explosion and fire hazard. Engine
fuels are combustible. Perform this
procedure in an open, well-
ventilated area away from heaters,
sparks, flames and lighted
tobacco. Always have an approved
fire extinguisher within easy reach.
Note: Perform this procedure with the engine off.
1 Release the latches on the engine tray and fully
slide the engine tray out.
2 Insert a 6 inch / 15 cm screwdriver or rod into
the engine tray lock hole located near the
engine tray roller wheels to prevent the engine
tray from moving.
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3 Loosen the drain plug located at the bottom of
the filter. Allow the water to drain into a suitable
container until fuel starts to come out.
Immediately tighten the drain plug.
4 Clean up any fuel that may have spilled.
5 Start the engine from the ground controls and
check the fuel filter/water separator for leaks.
GS-84 • GS-90
January 2013
a fuel filter
b drain plug
Explosion and fire hazard. If a fuel
leak is discovered, keep any
additional personnel from entering
the area and do not operate the
machine. Repair the leak
immediately.
Part No. 84793
a
b