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C15  FUEL FILTER
CLEAN
- Set the lifting platform on a horizontal surface, with the engine switched off.
- Open the left-hand cowl.
- Close the fuel tap 1 (Fig. C15/1) to the OFF position.
- Carefully clean the exterior of the filter and its holder to prevent dust from entering the system.
- Unscrew the retaining ring 2, remove the container 3 (Fig. C15/2) and clean the interior with a
paintbrush impregnated with clean diesel.
- Remove the filter cartridge 4 (Fig. C15/2) and plunge it in diesel to rinse it.
- Refit the assembly.
- Open the fuel tap 1 (Fig. C15/1) to the ON position.
- Bleed the fuel supply circuit (see: 3 - MAINTENANCE: G1 – FUEL SUPPLY CIRCUIT).
If the fuel is contaminated with dust or dirt, the injection pump and the
injectors wear mor
e rapidly. To avoid this, regularly clean the fuel filter
container.
C16  ALTERNATOR/FAN/CRANKSHAFT BELT TENSION
ADJUST
- Open the left-hand cowl.
- Check the condition of the belt for signs of wear or cracking and replace, it if necessary (see
3 - MAINTENANCE: FILTER ELEMENTS AND BELTS).
- Check the tension between the crankshaft and alternator pulleys.
- Under thumb pressure (98 N), the tension A (Fig. C16/1) should be 7 to 9 mm (Fig. C16/1).
- Adjust, if necessary.
- Loosen the bolts 1 (Fig. C16/2) two or three turns.
- Swivel the alternator assembly to get the required belt tension.
- Retighten the bolts 1 (fig. C16/2).
If you replace the alternator belt, recheck the belt tension after the first 20
hours of operation.
C17  MACHINE STICKERS
CHECK
- Check that the safety stickers are present (see: 1 – SAFETY STICKERS).
C15/2
C15/1
2
3
4
1
C16/1
A
C16/2
1
1
647414 EN (27/05/2015)