Routine Service and Maintenance
4.22
General Maintenance
Draining Fuel Tank (Diesel)
1. DIESEL FUEL IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE AND HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE.
2. A FIRE OR EXPLOSION FROM DIESEL FUEL CAN BURN YOU OR OTHERS
AND CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE.
3. DRAIN FUEL FROM TANKS WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD.
4. FUEL TANKS SHOULD ONLY BE DRAINED IN AN AREA THAT IS WELL
VENTILATED.
5. WIPE UP ANY DIESEL FUEL THAT SPILLS.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, to ensure that the fuel tank is completely
drained.
2. Lower the loader arms and stop the engine and remove the key.
3. Allow the engine to cool completely.
4. Shut off the fuel valve (Item 1, Figure 4–23) located on the bottom of each of the
fuel tanks.
Figure 4-23 Fuel Shut Off Valves
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