Fuel Tank; Filling The Fuel Tank - Yanmar 6LPA-STP2 Service Manual

GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION

Fuel Tank

Note: Optional fuel tank style shown.
Figure 3-19
(3)
Figure 3-19
1 – Sediment Bowl
2 – Drain Cock
3 – Fuel Line to Engine
Install a drain cock (Figure 3-19, (2)) at the bottom
of the fuel tank to remove water and contaminants
from the sediment bowl (Figure 3-19, (1)).
The fuel outlet should be positioned 20 to 30 mm
(0.75 to 1.125 in.) above the bottom of the tank to
ensure clean fuel is delivered to the engine.
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Filling the Fuel Tank

1. Clean the area around the fuel cap. DANGER!
2. Remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank.
3. Stop fueling when the gauge shows the fuel
(1)
(2)
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4. Replace the fuel cap and hand-tighten.
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Only fill the fuel tank with diesel fuel. Filling
the fuel tank with gasoline may result in a
fire and will damage the engine. NEVER
refuel with the engine running.
WARNING! Wipe up all spills immediately.
Keep sparks, open flames or any other form
of ignition (match, cigarette, static electric
source) well away when refueling.
tank is full. NOTICE: NEVER overfill the fuel
tank.
Over-tightening the fuel cap will damage it.
DANGER! Store any containers containing
fuel in a well-ventilated area, away from any
combustibles or sources of ignition.
6LPA Service Manual
Diesel Fuel