Komatsu PC118MR-8 Operation And Maintenance Manual page 204

USE OF THE MACHINE AND RELATED CONTROLS
Draining the fuel tank
q When draining the fuel tank, avoid spilling fuel, since this may cause fires.
q If some fuel is accidentally spilled, clean the dirty area immediately, in order to prevent it from getting
slippery and to avoid fires.
Carry out this procedure before starting the machine.
1. Swing the revolving frame so that the inspection cover (1)
is positioned between the tracks.
2. Open the inspection cover (1).
3. Position a container under the hose (2) of drain valve to
collect sediments and water.
4. Open the drain valve (3) and drain the fuel together with
the sediments and water accumulated on the bottom of the
tank. When carrying out this operation, be careful not to
spil fuel on yourself.
5. When only clean fuel flows out, close the drain valve (3).
6. Close the inspection cover (1).
NOTICE
q The tank must be drained before starting the engine, with temperatures exceeding 0°C; when the
temperature is below 0°C, the tank must be drained at the end of work or in any case with the machine
at operating temperature, in order to prevent the condensate from freezing.
q The condensate and the impurities that may have accumulated inside the tank must be drained before
refuelling.
q Wash the inside of the tank carefully, using only diesel oil.
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