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Fuel Filter Water Drain
Water will accumulate in the filter bowl that will from time to times need to be purged; the
frequency of this task will primarily depend on the quality of the diesel being used. The filter
bowl should be regularly inspected, and water drained off as and when required.
The procedure for draining the water is as follows;
With the engine switched off, place a suitable container under the fuel filter.
Open the water drain valve located on the base of the filter bowl.
Allow water to run into the container until it is gradually replaced by a flow of fuel.
Close the drain valve.
Priming the Fuel System
If at any time the machine runs out of fuel, it will be necessary to prime the fuel system in order
to get it running again – the procedure for this is as follows;
Fill the tank with fuel.
Unscrew the breather screw on the fuel filter by approximately one turn.
Place a collecting bowl under the fuel filter.
Turn ignition key to position 1, this will switch on the electric fuel pump.
Allow the pump to run until fuel (free of bubbles) begins to flow from the breather screw.
Screw the breather screw back in.
Start the engine.
WARNING: Do not allow the starter motor to run for more than 30 seconds at a time if the engine
fails to start – allow at least 2 minutes before re-starting.
Water Drain Valve
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