Checking Air Cleaner; Fuel Tank Cleaning: Drain Plug; Checking Fan Belt; Fuel Filter - UniCarriers 1F1 Operator's Manual

CHECKING AIR CLEANER

Remove the three clamps securing
the air cleaner case and take the
element out carefully. Clean the
element by tapping it by hand or
blow compressed air to it from the
inside. After cleaning, visually check
the element and replace if it is still
dirty.
!
CAUTION
• When cleaning the air cleaner element, always wear a dust
mask and dustproof glasses. OSHA requires that air nozzles
be used to reduce pressure to NO MORE than 206 kPa (2.06
bar, 2.1 kg/cm², 30 psi).

FUEL TANK CLEANING: DRAIN PLUG

Remove the drain plug before washing the inside of the fuel tank. To do
this, turn the drain plug counterclockwise.
When removing the drain plug, be careful not to lose the packing.
Before installing the drain plug be sure to install the packing.
Tightening torque:
25 - 39 N.m (2.6 - 3.9 kg-m, 18 - 28 ft/lb)
Clamp
Element
109

CHECKING FAN BELT

Check the belt deflection by
applying moderate thumb pressure
at a point midway between the
pulleys. If necessary, adjust the belt
deflection.
Fan belt deflection:
11 - 13 mm (0.43 - 0.51 in)
!
WARNING
• Be sure that the engine is not running and the parking brake
is applied.
• Keep hands clean.

FUEL FILTER

(DRAINING WATER FROM WATER SEPARATOR DIESEL LIFT
TRUCKS)
If the fuel filter warning light illuminates while the engine is running, drain
any water that is in the fuel filter. Proceed as follows:
!
WARNING
• Never allow open flames, smoking or other sources of
ignition in the area of fuel filter.
• Fuel leaks may cause fire. Make sure that fuel does not leak
during inspection or replacement.
Fan belt
Deflection
amount