Maeda MC-305C-2 Operation Manual page 213

[2] DRAINING CONTAMINANT WATER/DEPOSITS IN WATER SEPARATOR
• The water separator pot has fuel (diesel oil) inside. Be extremely careful of fire such as
cigarette when cleaning the water separator pot.
• If the fuel spills when the water separator pot is removed, thoroughly wipe it off.
Water or dust accumulated inside the water separator pot will cause engine failure. Check
inside the pot and remove any water or dust accumulated inside.
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. See "Operation 1.9 Engine Hood" and open the engine hood.
3. Set the fuel lever (3) on the water separator pot (1) to a
horizontal position (Close position) to stop fuel supply.
4. Turn the retaining ring (4) counterclockwise to loosen it, and
remove the water separator pot (1).
5. Clean the inside of the pot (1) and element with light oil. Blow dry
compressed air on the inside of the pot at (0.20 to 0.29MPa {2 to
2
3kg/cm }) to remove impurities from the internal surface.
6. Put the pot (1) in place, and turn the retaining ring (4) clockwise
to tighten it.
7. Set the fuel lever (3) to a vertical position (Open position).
Wipe off fuel completely if spilled.
8. Use the following procedure for air bleed of the fuel system.
(1) Turn ON the starter switch to supply fuel, and wait until the
pot (1) is filled up.
(2) Upon fill-up of the pot (1), turn OFF the starter switch.
Ensure that a red float (2) in the pot remains on the bottom. If the
red float (2) is raised, water is present in fuel.
9. See "Operation 1.9 Engine Hood" and close the engine hood.
CAUTION
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