Operation
Refuelling
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Refuelling
General
CAUTION Spilt fuel may cause skidding and therefore accidents. Clean any spilt fuel immediately.
Do not use fuel to clean the machine.
When filling with fuel, choose a well aired and ventilated area.
Notice: Consult your fuel supplier or JCB dealer about the suitability of any fuel you are unsure of.
Filling the Tank
WARNING Do not use petrol in this machine. Do not mix petrol with the diesel fuel. In storage tanks the
petrol will form flammable vapours.
Notice: No warranty liability whatsoever will be accepted for failure of fuel injection equipment where the
failure is attributed to the quality and grade of the fuel used.
If you use the incorrect type of fuel or fuel which is contaminated, then damage to the fuel injection system
can occur. Refer to: General (Page 135).
Fill the fuel tank at the end of each work period, this will help to prevent condensation forming on the tank walls.
To fill the diesel tank:
1. Make the machine safe.
Refer to: General (Page 40).
2. Remove all the unwanted material around the diesel fuel cap. Refer to Figure 46.
3. Remove the diesel fuel tank filler cap.
4. Add the fuel through the filler neck until it reaches the full mark.
5. Install the diesel fuel tank filler cap. Refer to Figure 46.
6. If there is any fuel spillage, clean it immediately.
Figure 46.
A Diesel tank filler cap
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