Fuel Handling And Storage - MASSEY FERGUSON 410 Operators Instruction Book

Maintenance and Adjustment

Fuel handling and storage

Diesel fuel
Before handling fuel, filling tanks etc., observe the
following:
Under no circumstance should gasoline, alcohol,
gasohol or dieselhol (a mixture of diesel fuel and
alcohol) be added to diesel fuel because of increased
fire or explosion risks. In a closed container such as
a fuel tank they are more explosive than pure gasoline.
DO NOT use these blends. Additionally, dieselhol is
not approved due to possible inadequate lubrication
of the fuel injection system.
*Clean the filler cap area. Fill the tank at the end
of each day to reduce overnight condensation.
*Never take the cap off or refuel with the engine
running or hot.
*When filling the tank, keep control of the nozzle.
*DO NOT smoke.
*Don't fill the tank to capacity. Allow room for
expansion and wipe up spilled fuel immediately.
*If the original cap is lost, replace it with a Massey
Ferguson cap and tighten securely. A non Massey
Ferguson cap may not be suitable.
*Keep equipment properly maintained.
Cleanliness and storage
The utmost care must be taken to keep fuel clean.
The following advice is offered to promote satisfactory
fuel handling and storage.
1. Never use galvanized containers.
2. Never clean the inside of containers, or components
of the fuel system with a fluffy cloth.
3. The size of the bulk storage tank should be such
that intervals between refilling and drainage are not
too long. 3000 liter (700 US gal) capacity is sufficient
for the average size farm.
4. The storage tank (Fig. 147) should be under cover
and supported on cradles of sufficient height to enable
the tractor fuel tank to be filled by gravity, and should
have a suitable manhole cover to provide access for
cleaning. The final outlet cock should be located to
allow 76 mm (3 in) settling depth for water sludge;it
should feed through a detachable filter with 120 mesh
screen. There should be a fall of about 40 mm per
meter (¼ in per ft) towards the sludge drain plug.
5. Drums (Fig. 148) should be stored under a
protective cover to prevent the entry of water. Drums
should be stored at a slight angle, thus allowing any
water to run off the top lip. Drums of fuel should not
be stacked for a long period before use.
6. Drums in use outside must have the bung securely
screwed down to prevent entry of water.
7. Bulk or drum storage tanks should be allowed 24
hours to settle before use, after delivery or servicing.
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Fig.147
Fig.148
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