7
Care and Maintenance
7.8.4.5
Draining the fuel tank and cleaning the
screen
•
Drain water from the fuel tank through the water-
drain plug (44/1).
•
Clean the filling screen (44/2) and check for
damage; replace if required.
7.8.5
Air filter, air intake
Machine damage
due to dust being drawn into the engine.
• All maintenance work on the air intake
system must be carried out with the engine
off.
• Do not start the engine while the filter
cartridge is removed.
7.8.5.1
Cleaning the dust ejection valve
The dust ejection valve (45/1) is largely maintenance-
free.
•
Any baked-on dust can be removed by squeezing
the valve together.
7.8.5.2
Cleaning or replacing the air intake
•
Check the air filter attachment and retaining straps
for damage.
•
Check the tightness of the air intake between the
air filter and the engine.
•
Examine rubber parts for damage and replace if
necessary.
Attention
•
Replace damaged parts immediately!
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Fig. 44 Draining the fuel tank and cleaning the screen
Fig. 45 Cleaning the dust ejection valve
Operating Instructions Wheel Loader TL120
L844-040
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L854-42