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NOTICE Do not use Kerosene in place of diesel fuel or
mix with diesel fuel. Kerosene will damage the engine.
Consult the engine manufacturer’s manual for specific fuel
recommendations.
WARNING
Diesel fuel is highly flammable and must be handled with
care. Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from
recent operation. Do not allow open flame, smoking or
matches in the area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any
spills.
Do not drain or replace fuel filter when engine is hot, as
spilled fuel may ignite. Make sure the filter drain valve is
fully closed before returning the unit to service.
WARNING
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical
components can cause a fire. To help prevent possible
injury, turn the ignition switch off when changing fuel
filters or water separator elements. Clean up fuel spills
immediately.
Servicing The Fuel Filter and Water
Separator
WARNING
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical
components can cause a fire. To help prevent possible
injury, turn the ignition switch to OFF when changing
fuel filters or water separator elements. Clean up fuel
spills immediately.
This unit is equipped with an electric fuel pump (A, Figure 31),
a fuel filter (B), and a water separator (C).
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Drain the water separator every 25 hours or whenever water
is visible in the bowl.
Replace the filters in both the fuel filter and water separator
every 500 hours of operation or as required.
Replacing the Fuel Filter Elements
The fuel filter element and the water separator element must
be replaced at the same time.
1. Park the unit on a flat, level surface such as a concrete
floor. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, turn
the ignition switch to OFF, and remove the ignition key.
2. Release the seat latch and raise the seat plate to access
the fuel filter and water separator.
3. Place a absorbent cloth below the fuel filter to catch any
spilled fuel.Clean up any spilled fuel. Clean the outside
body of the filter assembly.
4. Open the drain valve (A, Figure 32) and open the vent
screw (B)and drain the filter. Close the drain screw and
close the vent screw. Use only hand pressure to tighten
the drain screw and the vent screw.
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5. Remove the filter bowl (C) from the filter (D) and remove
the filter element (E) from the filter. Discard the filter
element.
6. Remove the O-ring seal (F) and discard.
7. Ensure that all components are clean and dry.
8. Install a new O-ring seal and new filter element.
9. Install the filter bowl to the filter and tighten the filter bowl
to a torque of 88 in-lbs (10 Nm).
10. Place a suitable container under the water separator to
catch any fuel that might spill. Clean up and spilled fuel.
Clean the outside body of the filter assembly.
11. Open the drain valve (A, Figure 32) and if necessary,
open the vent screw (B). Allow the fuel to drain from the
filter. Tighten the vent screw securely and close the drain
valve.
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