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5. Install the cover orienting the rubber outlet valve in a
downward position – between approximately 5:00 to
7:00 when viewed from the end.
6. Reset the indicator (Fig. 43) if it shows red.
Servicing the Engine Oil and
Filter
Change the oil and filter initially after the first 50 hours of
operation; thereafter change the oil and filter every 100
hours.
1. Remove either drain plug (Fig. 46) and let the oil flow
into a drain pan. When the oil stops, install the drain
plug.
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Figure 46
1. Engine oil drain plug
2. Remove the oil filter (Fig. 47). Apply a light coat of
clean oil to the new filter seal before screwing it on. Do
not overtighten.
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Figure 47
1. Engine oil filter
3. Add oil to the crankcase; refer to Checking the Engine
Oil, page 15.
Servicing the Fuel System
Danger
Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel
vapors are highly flammable and explosive. A fire
or explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can cause property damage.
• Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors, in
an open area, when the engine is off and is cold.
Wipe up any fuel that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add fuel
to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4 to 1/2 in. (6
to 13 mm) below the bottom of the filler neck.
This empty space in the tank allows the fuel to
expand.
• Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay away
from an open flame or where fuel fumes may be
ignited by a spark.
• Store fuel in a clean, safety-approved container
and keep the cap in place.
Fuel Tank
Drain and clean the fuel tank every 800 hours. Also, drain
and clean the tank if fuel system becomes contaminated or
if the machine will be stored for an extended period of
time. Use clean fuel to flush out the tank.
Fuel Lines and Connections
Check the fuel lines and connections every 400 hours or
yearly, whichever comes first. Inspect them for
deterioration, damage, or loose connections.
Water Separator
Drain water or other contaminants from the water separator
(Fig. 48) daily.
1. Place a clean container under the fuel filter.
2. Loosen the drain plug on the bottom of the filter
canister (Fig. 48). Tighten the plug after draining.
Replace filter canister after every 400 hours of
operation.
A. Clean the area where the filter canister mounts.
B. Remove the filter canister and clean the mounting
surface.
C. Lubricate the gasket on the filter canister with clean
oil.
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