Operation Section
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Fuel Replenishment
Diesel Engine
WARNING
Explosive fumes may be present during
refueling.
Do not smoke in refueling areas. Lift truck
should be refueled only at designated safe
locations. Safe outdoor locations are preferable
to those indoors.
Stop the engine and get off the lift truck during
refueling.
NOTICE
Do not allow the lift truck to become low on fuel or
completely run out of fuel. Sediment or other
impurities in the fuel tank could be drawn into the
fuel system. This could result in difficult starting or
damage to components.
Fill the fuel tank at the end of each day of operation
to drive out moisture laden air and to prevent
condensation. In the cold weather, the moisture
condensation can cause rust in the fuel system and
hard starting due to its freezing. Do not fill the tank
to the top. Fuel expands when it gets warm and may
overflow.
Typical Example
1. Park the lift truck only at a designated safe
location. Place the transmission in Neutral.
Lower the forks on the ground. Apply the parking
brake. Stop the engine.
Typical Example
2. Remove the filler cap.
3. Fill the fuel tank slowly. Refer to the section on
‘Refill Volume.” Close the filler cap. If spillage
occurs, wipe off excess fuel and absorb any
excess fuel with absorbent material.
NOTE: Remove the drain plug under the fuel tank to
drain the water and sediment in the tank,
occasionally, or as necessary. In addition,
drain water and sediment from the main fuel
storage tank weekly and before the tank is
refilled. This will help prevent water or
sediment being pumped from the storage
tank into the lift truck fuel tank.
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