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6.1.7 Cleaning the separator/decanter
At operating temperature, the engine components are red hot and may cause burns.
Disconnect the battery mass and clean the separator when the engine has cooled down
A diesel leak or spray onto a red hot element may cause a fire.
5. Remove the bowl.
6. Empty into the container. Make sure you do not lose the red floater.
7. Remove the element and the holding ring.
8. Clean them and the inside of the bowl with clean diesel.
9. Check that the o-ring is not damaged or deformed. Replace it if necessary.
10. Refit the element and the bowl.
11. Open the tap.
12. Close the engine bonnet.
WARNING
Keep all sparks, flames or cigarettes away.
enough.
1. Open the rear bonnet.
2. Place a container under the separator.
3. Close the purge tap.
B = Decanter/separator
4. Loosen the bowl tightening ring.
1 = Tightening ring
2 = Closed
3 = Open
4 = Loosen
5 = Tighten
6 = Element
7 = Ring
6 Maintenance by the operator
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