Servicing Fuel And Lubrication Systems - Red-D-Arc D55OK HO Owner's Manual

8-7. Servicing Fuel And Lubrication Systems

Tools Needed:
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Right Side
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Stop engine and let cool.
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After servicing, start engine and
check for fuel leaks. Stop engine,
tighten connections as necessary,
and wipe up spilled fuel.
1 Oil Filter
2 Oil Drain Valve And Hose
3 Oil Fill Cap
4 Fuel Sedimenter
5 Secondary Fuel Filter
6 Fuel Tank Sludge Drain Valve
To change oil and filter:
Route oil drain hose and valve through hole
in base. See engine manual and engine
maintenance label for oil/filter change in-
formation.
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To drain water from fuel sedimenter:
Close fuel valve on top of sedimenter. Re-
move bowl and dump water that has col-
lected in bowl. Clean sedimenter filter ac-
cording to maintenance label.
To replace secondary fuel filter:
Turn filter counterclockwise. Remove filter.
Apply thin coat of fuel to gasket on new filter.
Fill filter with fuel. Install filter and turn clock-
wise. Bleed air from fuel system according
to engine manual.
Inspect fuel line, and replace if cracked or
worn.
Close doors.
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Ref. 800 159-E / Ref. 802 170 / 804 583-B
To drain sludge from fuel tank:
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Beware of fire. Do not smoke and
keep sparks and flames away from
drained fuel. Dispose of drained fuel
in an environmentally-safe manner.
Do not leave unit unattended while
draining fuel tank.
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Properly lift unit and secure in a level
position. Use adequate blocks or
stands to support unit while drain-
ing fuel tank.
Attach 1/2 ID hose to drain valve. Put metal
container under drain, and use screwdriver
to open sludge drain valve. Close valve
when sludge has drained. Remove hose.
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