June 2004 9507EM/5
2-19
2 to 9 Tonne Dumper Instruction Manual
Maintenance
Removing Diesel Fuel Tank and Cleaning
Work in a Well Ventilated Area Away
From Naked Flames, Sparks etc.
z Remove the engine centre cover and engine access doors.
z Clean the area around the tank thoroughly. Place a suitable
container under the fuel tank and remove the drain plug.
Allow the fuel to drain into the container. Replace and tighten
the drain plug.
z Disconnect the spill pipe from the front of the tank and the
feed pipe from the bottom of the tank.
z Unscrew the four bolts fixing the tank to the chassis and lift
the tank out through the top of the frame. Take care not to
lose the spacers.
Drain Plug
To
Pump
Fuel
Strainer
Fixing
Screw
Filler Cap
Spill Pipe
Tank Fixings
X 4
Spacer
Diesel
Tank
Fuel Gauge
z Before refitting the tank, thoroughly clean the inside and
outside of the tank and its mounting area.
z To refit the tank reverse the above procedure, ensure the
spacers are in position before tightening the fixing nuts and
bolts. Refill the tank with clean fuel and thoroughly check
for fuel leaks.
z The fuel system will need 'bleeding' to remove all the air
from the fuel system. See engine manufacturers handbook
for detailed instructions on this task.
Cleaning Tank
z To clean the tank it should be thoroughly washed out with
clean diesel fuel and dried.
z It is advisable to change the fuel filter when cleaning the
inside of the diesel tank.
Ensure Spacers are in Position BEFORE Tightening Bolts
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