Section 3 - Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
Fuel System
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Esters are being used as alternatives and extenders for
mineral oil.
Fatty Acid Methyl Esters must conform to certain
standards to be of acceptable quality, just as mineral oils
do at present.
Consult your JCB distributor for advice about the use of
Fatty Acid Methyl Ester fuels, as improper application may
impair engine performance.
!MWARNING
Diesel Fuel
Diesel fuel is flammable; keep naked flames away from
the fuel system. Do not smoke while refuelling or
working on the fuel system. Do not refuel with the
engine running. There could be a fire and injury if you
do not follow these precautions.
INT-3-2-2_1
Petrol
!MWARNING
Petrol
Do not use petrol in this machine. Do not mix petrol
with the diesel fuel; in storage tanks the petrol will rise
to the top and form flammable vapours.
INT-3-1-6
Filling the Tank
!MWARNING
Diesel Fuel
Diesel fuel is flammable; keep naked flames away from
the fuel system. Do not smoke while refuelling or
working on the fuel system. Do not refuel with the
engine running. There could be a fire and injury if you
do not follow these precautions.
INT-3-2-2_1
!MWARNING
Mobile Phones
Switch off your mobile phone before entering an area
with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Sparks in
such an area could cause an explosion or fire
resulting in death or serious injury.
Switch off and do not use your mobile phone when
refuelling the machine.
INT-3-3-9
At the end of every working day, fill the tank with the correct
type of fuel. This will prevent overnight condensation from
developing in the fuel.
We recommend that you lock the fuel cap A to prevent
theft and tampering.
Fig 26.
A