MCCORMICK X60 Series - Fuel Storage; Check Fuel Level

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Maintenance
7
10 HOURS OR DAILY SERVICE
Check fuel level
[4.1.l]
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Fillthefueltankattheendofeachdayafterworkhasbeen
completedtopreventcondensationinthefueltank.
Diesel Fuel
Use a high grade diesel fuel. The use of a low grade
fuel will result in loss of engine power and high fuel
consumption.
IMPORTANT: Different grades of diesel fuel are required
for summer and winter operations. See your fuel supplier
for winter fuel requirements in your area.
WARNING: Never refuel the machine when
the engine is hot or running. Never smoke
while refueling.
WARNING: Engine fuel is flammable and can
cause a fire or an explosion. DO NOT fill the
fuel tank or service the fuel system near an
naked flame, welding, burning cigars, ciga-
rettes etc.
WARNING: Hydraulic oil or diesel fuel leaking
under pressure can penetrate the skin and
cause infection or other injury. To prevent
injury: release all pressure, before discon-
necting fluid lines. Before applying pressure,
make sure all connections are tight and
components are in good condition. Never use
your hand to check for suspected leaks under
pressure. Use a piece of cardboard or wood
for this purpose. If injured by leaking fluid,
see a doctor immediately.
Settingupatankforfuelstorageanddecanting.
 a.Slope25%.
 b.Condensationwater.
 c.Sludgedrainplug.
Fuel storage
Useonlygood qualitydieselfuel. Poor qualityfuelcan
reducetheefficiencyoftheinjectionsystem.
Dieselfuelmustbefreefromparticlesinsuspension.If
necessary,decantthefuelfortwoorthreedaysbefore
usingitinthetractor.
Fueloilcanbedecantedwithacheap,butsafesystem,
asillustratedinthefigure.
Neverusefuelwhichhasbeenleft in an open can for
anylengthoftimeandwhichcouldcontaindirtorwater.
Fill the tractor’s fuel tank in the evening after finishing
theday’swork.Thispreventscondensationfromforming
insidethetank.
NOTE: Never use galvanised containers to store fuel.
WARNING: Always use specific personal safety devices
for each operation.