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MACHINE OPERATION
SY95C Excavator OMM
Add Fuel
• Fuel or fuel vapors that come into contact with
hot surfaces or electrical components can cause
a fire.
• Never service the fuel system near an open flame
or while smoking.
• Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
Failure to follow these warnings could result in
death or serious injury.
Contaminated fuel can cause engine damage or
improper machine operation. Fill the fuel tank with
fresh clean diesel fuel only.
1. Remove the fuel tank filler cap. See “Fuel Tank Filler
Cap” on page 5-13.
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Figure 4-8
2. Make sure the fuel tank strainer (1) is in place and
not damaged.
3. Add fuel. The fuel float gauge (2) will begin to rise
when the tank is near its full capacity.
4. Never overfill the fuel tank. Stop fueling if the fuel
spills over the fuel fill strainer. Make sure the fueling
nozzle does not damage the fuel fill strainer.
5. Install the fuel filler cap after fueling.
Check and Drain the Primary Fuel
Filter/Water Separator
• Fuel or fuel vapors that come into contact with
hot surfaces or electrical components can cause
a fire.
• Never service the fuel system near an open flame
or while smoking.
• Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
Failure to follow these warnings could result in
death or serious injury.
Dispose of contaminated fuel or water in
accordance with all applicable environmental
regulations. Failure to do so could result in
damage to the environment.
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Figure 4-9
The primary fuel filter/water separator (1) filters and
separates water and sediment from diesel fuel. Complete
the following steps to drain water and sediment from the
primary fuel filter/water separator.
1. Prepare the machine for service. See “Maintenance
Safety” on page 2-5.
2. Open the left rear access door. See “Left Rear
Access Door” on page 5-15.
3. Route the drain hose (3) into a suitable container.
4. Open the drain valve (2) and drain the water and
sediment.