Check Fuel Level, Add Fuel - Komatsu PW180-7E0 Operation & Maintenance Manual

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3.23 Operation

Check fuel level, add fuel

WARNING
When adding fuel, never let the fuel overflow. This may cause a
fire. If fuel is spilled, thoroughly clean up any spillage.
1. Check fuel level on monitor panel (D).
2. If fuel level is on the E marker you need to refill the tank.
3. Open fuel filler cap (F) on fuel tank.
4. When the fuel filler cap (F) is opened, float gauge within filler
neck will rise according to fuel level. Check that the fuel tank
is full by looking into tank and checking float gauge.
5. If the tank is not full, add fuel through the fuel filler until the
float gauge (G) rises to the maximum position. Fuel tank
capacity: 325 litres. Position of tip of float gauge (G) when
tank is full: Approx. 50 mm from top of surface of fuel tank.
6. After adding fuel, push float gauge (G) straight down with
fuel filler cap (F). Be careful not to get float gauge (G) caught
in the tab of fuel filler cap (F), and tighten fuel filler cap (F)
securely.
For details of the fuel to use, see "Use fuel, coolant and
lubricants according to ambient temperature (4-16)".
REMARK
If breather holes (1) on the cap is clogged, the pressure in the
tank will drop and fuel will not flow.
Clean the holes from time to time.
3-100
F
1
PW180-7E0 – VEAM400102
Operation
D
F
Approx
50 mm
G
GK018263

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