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1448 PLUS SERVICE AND STORAGE
3. Using a filter wrench, unscrew the fuel filter
(2). Hold the bottom of the fuel filter with a
piece of rag to prevent the fuel from dripping.
Wipe up any fuel spills completely.
NOTE: Fuel will flow from the filter head after
the filter is removed. Contain and dispose of
spilled fuel according to environmental laws
and local waste disposal regulations.
4. Wipe the fuel filter gasket sealing area on filter
mount with a clean cloth.
5. Apply a thin coat of oil to the gasket on a new
fuel filter.
6. Install and tighten the new filter until the filter
gasket contacts the mount sealing surface.
7. Use a filter wrench to tighten the filter up to
another full turn.
8. Bleed the fuel system according to the engine
manual.
SERVICE EVERY 1000 HOURS
OR EACH SEASON
Along with all service checks in this section, also
complete the service checks in “Service Every 10
Hours or Daily” on page 54; in “Service Every 50
Hours or Weekly” on page 56; in
“Service Every 250 Hours” on page 58; and in
“Service Every 500 Hours” on page 60.
Change Radiator Coolant
Drain, flush, and refill the cooling system as
follows:
1. Perform the Mandatory Safety Shutdown
Procedure on page 15. Allow the engine to
cool completely.
2. Loosen the radiator cap to release any system
pressure. Remove the cap after all pressure is
bled off.
WARNING
Remove the radiator cap only when the engine
is cool, or painful burns could result.
3. Remove the radiator drain plug and drain the
coolant into a suitable container. After all
coolant is drained, flush the system with clean,
fresh water.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT discharge coolant
onto the ground. Contain and dispose of
coolant according to environmental laws and
waste regulations.
4. After the coolant is drained, replace and
tighten the radiator drain plug. Clean the
cooling fins in the radiator with water pressure
or steam.
IMPORTANT: When cold weather is
expected, fill the cooling system with the
proper coolant as directed in the engine
manual.
5. Inspect the radiator cap seal before installing it
and replace it if it appears defective. The
pressure cap and engine thermostat work in
conjunction with each other to maintain proper
engine cooling.
NOTE: Check the coolant temperature
indicator every minute or two after changing
the coolant because air pockets may form. It
may be necessary to add coolant after a short
period of use due to air bleeding out of the
system.
Replace Hydraulic Oil and Strainer
Clean all dirt and debris off of the area where the
hydraulic system suction (large) hose connects to
the inside wall of the hydraulic reservoir.
1. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the
reservoir. Allow all of the oil to drain out into a
suitable container.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT discharge hydraulic
oil onto the ground. Contain and dispose of
hydraulic oil according to environmental laws
and waste regulations.
2. Disconnect the suction hose and remove the
sump strainer from inside of the reservoir.
Inspect the sump strainer.
3. If the sump strainer shows any damage, holes,
etc. it should be replaced. If it does not need to
be replaced, wash it clean with an industrial
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