MASSEY FERGUSON MF 135 Operator's Manual page 5

IMPORTANT DIESEL FUEL PRECAUTIONS
THE FUEL INJECTION EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED FOR EFFICIENCY, DURABILITY AND
LONG LIFE. HOWEVE'R, IT CAN BE SERIOUSLY DAMAGED BY WATER, SEDIMENT OR IN-
CORRECT FUEL. THE EXTENT OF TROUBLE-FREE OPERATION AND THE ACTUAL LIFE
OF THE COMPONENTS WILL DEPEND ON THE CARE GIVEN THE SYSTEM.
READ THE INFORMATION LISTED ON THIS PAGE THOROUGHLY AND ADOPT THE
RECOMMENDED PRACTICES. ADHERENCE TO THESE PRACTICES WILL ASSURE ECO-
NOMICAL, TROUBLE-FREE OPERATION AND SATISFACTION WITH YOUR DIESEL
TRACTOR.
1. Select a REPUTABLE SUPPLIER and buy only CLEAN diesel fuel which meets the RE-
QUIRED SPECIFICATIONS.
2. Keep fuel clean by adhering to the following practices:
a. Store fuel in tanks equipped with a WATER TRAP. DRAIN TRAPS REGULARLY.
Do not store diesel fuel in galvanized tanks.
b. If it is necessary to store the fuel in drums, make sure they are free of WATER,
GASOLINE AND SEDIMENT. Keep drums under cover, away from direct sunlight
and rain. Keep plugs in place and tight.
c. Once in place, avoid moving the tank or drum.
d. Do not use the last few gallons of fuel from the storage tank, as
it
is likely to con-
tain water and sediment.
e. Handle the fuel as little as possible. AVOID USING CANS AND FUNNELS TO
TRANSFER FUEL, AS THEY ARE DIFFICULT TO KEEP CLEAN.
3. Fill Tractor fuel tank at the end of each day's operation to prevent condensation.
4. Inspect the agglomerator bowl DAILY, before starting the engine. Drain and clean
bowl, if water or sediment is present.
IMPORTANT: IF THE AG G L 0 MER AT 0 R BOWL REQUIRES FREQUENT DRAINING,
ADOPT BETTER METHODS OF STORING AND TRANSFERRING THE FUEL. WATER
OR SEDIMENT WILL DAMAGE THE HIGHLY PRECISION INJECTION PUMP AND IN-
JECTORS.
5. Replace the primary fuel filter and secondary filter at the recommended hourly inter-
vals. DIRTY FUEL FILTERS WILL REDUCE POWER. Make sure to CAREFULLY CLEAN
the outside of the filter before removing. USE ONLY GENUINE MF FILTER ELEMENTS.
6. If the injection pump, injectors, or the fuel system should require adjustment or serv-
icing, CALL YOUR MASSEY-FERGUSON DEALER. He has the special training and tools re-
quired to do the job properly.
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