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Drain water from oil-water separator check ---every 100h
Oil-water separator is used to separate the water or sediment from fuel. Oil-water separator has a float able to rise up
when water becomes full. When there is water or sediment in the collector of oil-water separator, please drain oil-water
separator .
Important: shorten the inspection interval of oil-water separator if there is excessive water in the fuel!
Drain steps:
Caution: the drain plug is designed to be counter - thread type and should be turned with hands, instead of vise and
wrench for protection of thread
1.Position an approved container under the fuel filter /
water separator ⑴ to collect the contaminants.
2.Close the fuel cock (2)
3.Loosen the drain cock (4) at the bottom of the fuel filter /
water separator. Drain any water collected inside.
4.Hand-tighten the drain cock.
5.Open the fuel cock (3).
6. Be sure to prime the diesel fuel system when you are
done.
7.Check for fuel leaks.
Caution: after the draining, make sure air is drained out of
fuel system to make sure the engine could start up
normally.
5.4.6 Electrical system - battery
I.
Check the battery electrolyte level and the terminals.
Caution: gas inside of battery may explode it. Therefore, keep any spark and flame away from battery. Use a
flashlight to check the electrolyte level. In addition, the sulphuric acid in battery electrolyte is as toxic as to burn your
skin or your cloth holes or to blind your eyes. . .
Therefore, take the following methods to avoid any rick:
1.
Refilling of battery should be done at well-ventilated site.
2.
Put on goggles and plastic gloves.
3.
Care must be taken not to spray out the electrolyte.
4.
Use the proper measures to assist battery startup. If touched with acid:
1.
Rinse the skin
2.
Use the soda or the lime to neutralize the acid.
3.
Rinse eyes for 10 - l5 min and then go to doctor.