Section 5 – INSPECTION
Mini-Crawler Crane M A E D A
5-22 1/2019 MC285C-3
3. If there is water or dust accumulated in the
water separator pot (1), clean the inside using
the following procedure.
Fig. 5-18
Fig. 5-19
a. Turn the fuel lever (3) to horizontal
position (close) to shut off the fuel.
b. Turn the retainer ring (4) counterclockwise
(left) to loosen, then remove the pot.
c. Pull out the element (5) from the pot.
d. Clean the pot with diesel oil, and spray
compressed air (0.20 to 0.29 MPa {2 to 3
kg/cm²}) inside to scrape off dust from the
surface.
e. Insert the element into the pot.
f. Replace the pot then turn the retainer ring
clockwise (right) to tighten.
g. Turn the fuel lever down to the vertical
position (open) to open the fuel circuit.
4. See “Installing Machinery Cover” on page
5-14 and install the machinery cover.
Check Fuel Filter Pot
WARNING! The fuel filter pot has fuel (light oil)
inside. Be extremely careful of fire such as
cigarettes when replacing the fuel filter pot.
WARNING! If the fuel spills when the fuel filter
pot is removed, thoroughly wipe it off.
CAUTION: Water or dust accumulated inside
the fuel filter pot will cause engine failure.
Check inside the case and remove any water
or dust accumulated inside.
1. See “Removing Machinery Cover” on page
5-14 and remove the machinery cover.
2. Inspect the fuel filter pot (2) and check for
water or dust accumulated inside the pot, and
also for the dust or similar object blocking the
element.
Fig. 5-20
3. If water, dust or similar object is accumulated
inside the pot, clean the inside of the pot
using the following procedure.
a. Remove the fuel filter (2) from the holder
(1).
b. Loosen the clamps (5) of fuel hoses (3)
and (4) connecting to the fuel filter (2), and
disconnect the fuel hoses.
Fig. 5-21
c. Connect the fuel hoses to the new fuel
filter to prevent them from falling with the
clamps.
d. Insert the fuel filter (2) into the holder (1) to
secure it.
NOTICE: After inserting the fuel filter into the
holder, lightly shake the fuel filter to check that it is
firmly secured.
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