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Fuel System
Maintenance
DANGER
Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel
vapors are highly flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and
others and can cause property damage.
• Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors,
in an open area, when the engine is off and
is cold. Wipe up any fuel that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
fuel to the fuel tank until the level is 6 to 12
mm (1/4 to 1/2 inches) below the bottom
of the filler neck. This empty space in the
tank allows the fuel to expand.
• Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where fuel
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Store fuel in a clean, safety-approved
container and keep the cap in place.
Draining the Fuel Tank
Service Interval: Every 800 hours
Before storage
Drain and clean the fuel tank if the fuel system
becomes contaminated or if the machine is to be
stored for an extended period. Use clean fuel to flush
out the tank.
Checking the Fuel Lines
and Connections
Service Interval: Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)
Check the fuel lines and connections. Inspect them
for deterioration, damage, or loose connections.
Bleeding the Fuel System
You must bleed the fuel system before starting the
engine if any of the following situations have occurred:
•
Initial start up of a new machine.
•
Engine has ceased running due to lack of fuel.
•
Maintenance has been performed upon fuel
system components; i.e., filter replaced, separator
serviced, etc.
DANGER
Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel
vapors are highly flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and
others and can cause property damage.
• Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors,
in an open area, when the engine is off and
is cold. Wipe up any fuel that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
fuel to the fuel tank until the level is 6 to
12mm (1/4 to 1/2 inches) below the bottom
of the filler neck. This empty space in the
tank allows the fuel to expand.
• Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where fuel
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Store fuel in a clean, safety-approved
container and keep the cap in place.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface and ensure
that the fuel tank is at least half full.
2.
Open the hood.
3.
Turn the key in the ignition switch to the O
position and crank the engine.
Note:
The mechanical pump will suck fuel out
of the tank, fill the fuel filter and fuel hose, and
force the air into the engine. This could take
some time to fully purge all the air out of the
system and the engine might fire erratically until
all air is purged out. When all air is purged and
the engine is running smoothly, it should be run
for a few minutes to ensure that it is fully purged.
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