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Section 3 Routine Maintenance
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Section 3
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Issue 1
Engine (continued)
Draining Fuel Tank Impurities
Stop the engine and remove the key.
Remove screws A and take off cover B.
Loosen the drain tap C on the underside of the fuel tank.
Drain the water and deposits until clean diesel oil flows
out.
Close the drain tap firmly and refit cover B.
! WARNING
Fuel oil is highly inflammable. Completely wipe off any
spilt fuel which could cause a fire.
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Draining the Water Separator
The water separator should be drained at least every 50
hours, but more often if necessary.
Stop the engine and remove the key.
Open the drain plug D to release the accumulated water in
the bowl.
Under no circumstances should the float E be allowed to
rise above the red line F or water could get taken further
into the system with serious consequences.