Water Separator; Fuel Filter Change - Terex PT30 Operation And Maintenance Manual

7 MAINTENANCE

7.10 Water Separator

The water separator (fig. 7.10-1), located
on the left side of the hyd. reservoir)
removes water from the fuel supply as
the engine runs. Drain the water separa-
tor daily to maintain proper function.
To drain the water separator:
1. Shut the machine down according to the procedure in section 5.12, then
open the hood at the rear of the machine to access the water separator.
2. Loosen the twist valve on the bottom of the separator.
3. Retighten the valve once all of the water has been drained from the catch
bowl and close the hood to complete the procedure.

7.11 Fuel Filter Change

The fuel filter should be changed
every 500 service hours, or as need-
ed. A plugged fuel filter can cause
loss of engine power, rough running,
or no start.
To change the filter:
1. Shut the machine down
according to the procedure in
section 5.12, then open the
hood at the rear of the machine to access the fuel filter.
2. Clean the outside of the filter (1) thoroughly (fig. 7.11-1).
3. Remove bolt (2) on the top of the filter assembly, then remove filter.
(fig. 7.11-1)
4. Reverse step 3 to install the new fuel filter into the machine.
7.10-1
2
1
7.11-1
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