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Chapter 3 OPERATION
Fuel tank oil level - Check
Make sure the fuel tank is full.
If the fuel level is low, refill the tank to the "FULL" level line.
Fuel tank - Drain water
If fuel gets mixed with particles of foreign material
such as dust, dirt, or water, it can cause not only
decrease of output but also malfunctions of the fuel
system. To avoid such a problem, drain fuel tank as
described below.
1. Prepare the oil pan (capacity of 2 L [0.5 U.S. gal.]
or more) under the drain cock of fuel tank.
2. Open the drain cock of fuel tank and drain fuel at
least 1 to 2 L [0.3 to 0.5 U.S. gal.].
3. Make sure that water and particles of foreign mate-
rial discharged with fuel. Close the drain cock.
Fig. 3-14 Fuel tank - Drain water
When working around fuel, make sure there are no open flames, heaters or other fire hazards.
Wipe off any spilled fuel completely. Spilled fuel can ignite and cause a fire.
Do not remove the strainer when filling the fuel tank.
For fuel to be used, refer to "FUEL" (4-1).
When working around fuel, make sure there are no open flames, heaters or other fire hazards. Wipe off any spilled
fuel completely. Spilled fuel can ignite and cause a fire.
Do not remove the strainer when filling the fuel. For fuel to be used, refer to "FUEL" (4-1).
Bleeding water procedure described below is a commonly used procedure. Some application may be equipped
with different fuel tank.
Drain cock
Water
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