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4. After cleaning, reassemble the fuel filter, keeping
out dust and dirt.
5. Bleed the injection pump.
REPLACING THE FUEL PRE-CLEANER ELEMENT
Replace the fuel pre-cleaner element yearly or when¬
ever any debris appears to be accumulating within.
This should not be done in the field, but in a clean
place so as to prevent dust intrusion.
1. Close both fuel tank valves.
2. Remove the top and bottom hose clamps and
remove and discard the pre-cleaner element.
(See Figure 38.)
3. Properly position the new pre-cleaner element
and secure the top and bottom hoses with the
hose clamps.
4. Open both fuel tank valves.
5. Bleed the injection pump.
ENGINE OIL
Checking Oil Level and Adding Engine Oil
(See Figures 39 and 40.)
A
CAUTION
Do not operate the engine with the oil level
nearing the lower mark because the oil may
deteriorate quickly. Keeping the oil level
near the upper mark is recommended (never
overfill).
1. Check the engine oil level before starting the
engine.
2. Remove the dipstick, wipe clean, reinsert it, take
it out again and check the oil level. Oil level
should be between the two marks at lower end of
dipstick.
3. If the oil level is low, remove the oil port fill plug,
and add new oil to the prescribed level.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
A
CAUTION
Stop the engine before changing oil.
OIL PORT FILLER PLUG
Figure 39
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