OPERATION DETAILED CONTROLS AND GAUGES
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REFUELLING PUMP 3
Safety
q Do not bring fire or sparks near fuel - smoking is prohibited.
q In event of ingested fuel - do not induce vomiting. Drink large quantity of milk or water and seek medical atten-
tion.
q Skin protection - wear protective gloves when dispensing fuel. Plastic gloves conforming to EN388 cat: 2 are
recommended.
q Attendance - transfer of fuel must always take place under the supervision of the operator.
q Location for refuelling: Ensure that refuelling takes place away from hazardous areas.
Procedure
1. When the machine is operated on sites with no fuel con-
tainer and pump, the machine may be refuelled, using the
refuelling pump, from fuel barrels.
2. The refuelling pump is located in the tool box at the front
right hand side of the machine.
3. Stop the machine engine.
4. Open the cap on the foot valve by unscrewing fully.
5. Check strainer on the fuel hose end is clean.
6. Place the fuel hose into the fuel barrel, ensuring that the
foot valve is placed at the bottom of the barrel.
7. Open the cap on top of the tank.
8. Switch on the pump.
9. Check that the pump primes properly (should prime within
1 minute). If it does not, stop the pump and check that the
strainer is clean and hose is immersed in the fuel.
10. When the level indicator (1) shows the tank to be full, stop
the pump. Take care not to allow fuel to overflow from the
tank.
11. Close the cap on the foot valve by screwing fully.
12. Replace the hose and the tank cap.
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