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M100 Tow Tractor Manual No. 46052
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CHAPTER 2 MAINTENANCE
1.16 LPG MAINTENANCE
before servicing the LPG system:
• Park in a well ventilated area.
• Park away from or eliminate all sources of ignition including lit cigarettes.
• Always position truck so LPG tank is out of path of forced air heaters and direct
heat radiation.
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available and in good working condition.
• Do not disconnect any lines when exhaust manifold is still hot.
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are not followed.
• Use gloves on high-pressure frosted lines or components to prevent freezing of
skin.
precautions:
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change tanks when engine is running.
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allow for expansion or gas may escape through the relief valve when ambient
temperature increases.
• Never repair a damaged LPG tank. Replace it with a new tank. Federal law
prohibits welding or soldering an LPG tank.
• Use only UL approved repair components including tanks and hoses.
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ordinances.
Major LPG Components (see gure 15)
1. The capacity of the LPG fuel tank is 33.5 pounds (15.2 Kg) of liquid fuel.
Working pressure ranges between 25-240 PSI, depending upon temperature.
2.
valve that closes automatically when a surge of fuel, such as that caused by a
bursting hose, exceeds engine demand by 10%.
3.
tank. It is opened manually.
1 SERVICING
APRIL 15, 2012
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