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1. Stop and park the machine. Stop the engine. See “Preparing
lubrication”.
2. Prepare a suitable container for collecting the fuel/water mixture.
3. Open the engine cover.
4. Turn ball-type cock D to the OFF mark.
➥ Fuel supply is interrupted.
5. Unscrew threaded ring E.
6. Collect the fuel/water mixture in a suitable container.
7. Screw threaded ring E back on again.
➥ The indicator ring is at the base of the water separator.
8. Turn ball-type cock D to the ON mark.
➥ Fuel supply is open.
9. Close and lock the engine cover.
Use a suitable container to collect engine/machine fluids as they
flow out and dispose of them in an environmentally friendly
manner.
Emptying the fuel filter
Explosion hazard when handling fuel!
Can result in severe burns or death.
► Bleed the fuel system only if the engine is cold.
► Wear protective equipment.
► Never perform work on the fuel system in the vicinity of open
flames or sparks.
► Do not smoke.
► Keep the maintenance area clean.
Fire hazard when handling fuel!
Can result in severe burns or death.
► Bleed the fuel system only if the engine is cold.
► Wear protective equipment.
► Never perform work on the fuel system in the vicinity of open
flames or sparks.
► Do not smoke.
► Keep the maintenance area clean.
Fig. 246: Water separator
D
Off
E
On