Maeda MC405C-3 - Draining Contaminant Water;Deposits in Fuel Tank; Draining Contaminant Water;Deposits in Water Separator

Section 5 – GENERAL MACHINE MAINTENANCE Mini-Crawler Crane M A E D A
5-76 1/2019 MC405C-3
Draining Contaminant
Water/Deposits in Fuel Tank
WARNING!
• Keep from heat and flame, including
cigarettes.
• Be sure to stop the engine before draining
fuel.
Potential ignition may occur through spilled
fuel if disregarded.
• Always put in the fuel tank drain plug and
secure it after draining fuel.
• The fuel tank drain plug is located directly
beneath the machine.
When draining the fuel, use the outriggers
to raise the machine and allow access
beneath the machine. If the machine is
unstable and shaky, place support blocks
under the machine body at the front and
rear to stabilise it.
• Fuel drain pan: A 1-litre container
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the machinery cover as described
in "Removing Machinery Cover" on page 5-
18.
3. Place a drain pan directly under the fuel tank
drain plug (P) to receive drained fuel.
4. Remove the drain plug (P) slowly to drain
fuel, keeping from contact with draining fuel.
Fig. 5-193
NOTICE: Remove the fuel tank cap (F) if normal
or smooth fuel draining fails.
Fig. 5-194
5. Put in the drain plug (P) and secure it upon
completion of draining fuel.
NOTICE: Wipe off fuel completely if spilled.
6. Reattach the machinery cover as described
in "Installing Machinery Cover" on page 5-
18.
Draining Contaminant
Water/Deposits in Water Separator
WARNING!
• The water separator pot has fuel (diesel oil)
inside. Be extremely careful of fire such as
cigarette when cleaning the water separator
pot.
• If the fuel spills when the water separator
pot is removed, thoroughly wipe it off.
CAUTION: Water or dust accumulated inside
the water separator pot will cause engine
failure. Check inside the pot and remove any
water or dust accumulated inside.
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the machinery cover as described
in "Removing Machinery Cover" on page 5-
18.
3. Set the fuel lever (4) on the water separator
pot (1) to a horizontal position (Close
position) to stop fuel supply.
Fig. 5-195
4. Turn the retaining ring (5) counterclockwise
(left) to loosen it, and remove the water
separator pot (1).