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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Figure 39 - Diesel Fuel Storage
• wipe up spills immediately.
• Always tighten the fuel tank cap securely.
• If the original equipment fuel tank cap is lost,
always replace it with a RANSOMES
approved cap. A will-fit cap may not be safe.
• Keep equipment properly maintained.
• Keep equipment clean - free of trash and oil.
• Don’t drive equipment near open Tyres.
• Never use gasoline for cleaning parts.
NOTE: Use only fuel designated for diesel engines.
Some heating fuels contain harmful chemicals that,
if used, can seriously affect tractor efficiency and
performance. Refer to the “Engine Oil
Recommendations” on Page 33 for additional fuel
information.
WARNING: Fuel oil in the injection
system is under high pressure and can
penetrate the skin.
Unqualified persons should not
remove or attempt to adjust a pump
injector, nozzle or any part of the fuel
injection system.
DO NOT use your hand to check for
leaks. Use a piece of cardboard or
paper to search for leaks.
If any fluid is injected into the skin,
obtain medical attention immediately
or gangrene may result.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in serious injury.
FUEL STORAGE
Extremely small clearances exist between the fuel
delivering elements of the fuel injection pump and
the fuel delivering elements of the injectors.
Therefore, it is of vital importance that precautions
be taken to make sure the fuel is kept free of dirt
and water, Figure 38.
Diesel fuel should be stored in black iron tanks or
containers. Do not store diesel fuel in a galvanised
tank, as the zinc coating will react with the fuel and
form undesirable compounds that may interfere with
the proper operation of the fuel injection pump and
injectors.
The most satisfactory arrangement is a bulk storage
installation, Figure 39 with either a tank and pump,
or a gravity feed installation located high enough for
the tractor tank to be filled direct. The tank should
slope downward at the rear to allow sediment to
settle away from the take-off point. Whenever the
tank is refilled, allow the fuel to settle for 1 2 hours
before using.
A drain valve should be positioned at the lowest
point in the tank so the moisture and sediment can
be drained periodically. A fuel outlet filter should
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