9.5.7 – PRIMARY FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
• The cartridge must be replaced every 500 working hours.
• When contaminants appear, remove them immediately, DO NOT wait for
scheduled maintenance to be carried out.
• In certain specific conditions, diesel is flammable and explosive.
• Never use diesel as a cleaning agent.
• When a component is removed from the fuel supply system to carry out
maintenance (e.g. to replace the fuel filter), place an approved container
under the opening to collect the fuel.
• Do not use rags to collect the fuel. The vapours from the rags are flammable
and explosive.
• Clean up any area affected by spilled fuel immediately.
• Wear protective goggles. The fuel supply system is pressurised and the fuel
could spurt out when any of the components are removed.
• Lack of caution may cause death or serious injury.
• This must be carried out with the engine cold and switched off.
• As fuel is very flammable, keep open flames away from it and do not smoke
during this operation.
DO NOT use the starter motor to turn over the engine in order to prime the fuel
system. This can cause the starter motor to overheat and damage the coils, the
pinion and/or the crown gear.
• If the separator and/or the filter inside it are damaged, they should be replaced
immediately.
• Observe the regulations in force in the country of use for the correct disposal
of hazardous material, such as engine oil, diesel and engine coolant. Contact
local authorities or a recycling centre.
• Never dispose of hazardous material irresponsibly by pouring it down drains,
on the ground or into groundwater or waterways.
• Failure to observe these procedures could cause serious damage to the
environment.
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