Genie Z-45/25 Service Manual page 55

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3 Loosen the vent plug located on the fuel filter/
water separator head.
d
c
Fuel filter/water separator
a vent plug
b drain plug
c filter bowl
d separator head
4 Loosen the drain plug located at the bottom of
the bowl. Allow the water to drain into a suitable
container until fuel starts to come out.
Immediately tighten the drain plug.
5 Tighten the vent plug.
If the fuel filter/water separator is
completely drained, you must
prime the fuel filter/water
separator before starting the
engine. Refer to B-27 in this
section, Replace The Fuel Filter
Element - Perkins Diesel Models,
for instructions on how to prime
the fuel filter/water separator.
6 Clean up any fuel that may have spilled.
Part No. 52709
Section 4 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
7 Start the engine from the ground controls and
check the fuel filter/water separator and vent
plug for leaks.
a
Deutz Models:
b
1 Open the engine side turntable cover and locate
the fuel filter/water separator.
2 Remove the safety pin (if equipped) from the
engine pivot plate latch.
3 Open the engine pivot plate latch and swing the
engine pivot plate out and away from the
machine.
4 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.
Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J
TABLE A PROCEDURES
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.
The engine pivot plate latch is
located under the engine turntable
pivot plate at the counterweight
end of the machine.
a fuel filter/water separator
b drain plug
a
b
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