Filling The Fuel Tank - Yanmar 6LY3 series Operation Manual

Diesel Fuel Lines
Install the lines between the fuel tank and
the fuel injection pump.
Be sure to install a drain cock
(Figure 1, (6)) at the bottom of the fuel
tank to remove water and contaminants.
Install a fuel filter / water separator
(Figure 1, (3)) and a fuel filter between the
fuel tank and the fuel injection pump.
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Figure 1
Item Description
1 Fuel Filter
2 Fuel Priming Pump
3 Fuel Filter / Water Separator
4 Fuel Return Line
5 Fuel Tank
6 Fuel Tank Drain Cock
7 Approximately 50 mm (1.96 in)
8 Fuel Shutoff Valve
9 Less Than 500 mm (19.68 in)
10 To Fuel Injection Pump
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BEFORE YOU OPERATE

Filling the Fuel Tank

A
DANGER
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
HAZARD!
• Diesel fuel is flammable and
explosive under certain
conditions.
• Only fill the fuel tank with
diesel fuel. Filling the fuel tank
with gasoline may result in a
fire and will damage the
engine.
• NEVER refuel with the engine
running.
• Wipe up all spills immediately.
• Keep sparks, open flames or
any other form of ignition
(match, cigarette, static
electric source) well away
when refueling.
• NEVER overfill the fuel tank.
• Fill the fuel tank. Store any
containers containing fuel in a
well-ventilated area, away from
any combustibles or sources
of ignition.
• Failure to comply will result in
death or serious injury.
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