Fuel System
Maintenance
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 to the bottom
of the filler neck.
• 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.
Servicing the Water Separator
Service Interval: Every 400 hours
Every 400 hours
Cleaning the Fuel Tank
Service Interval: Every 2 years
Remove and clean the in-line strainers after draining the tank.
Use clean diesel fuel to flush out the tank.
Important: Drain and clean the tank if the fuel system
becomes contaminated or if you are storing the machine
for an extended period.
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