7-30 BA ET18, 20, 24 en* 1.5 * et18_20_24w700.fm
7 Maintenance
Use a suitable container to collect fluids and lubricants as they flow out
and dispose of them in an environmentally friendly manner.
Emptying the fuel filter
Explosion and fire hazard when handling fuel!
Can cause serious burns or death.
► Bleed the fuel system only if the engine is cold.
► Wear protective equipment.
► Never perform work on the fuel system near open flames or sparks.
► Do not smoke.
► Keep the maintenance area clean.
The fuel system can be bled automatically even if the engine is at
operating temperature
– see chapter “ Bleeding the fuel system” on page 7-28.
1. Stop and park the machine. Stop the engine. See “Preparing
lubrication”.
2. Open the engine cover.
3. Connect a drain hose to connection F. Place the hose into a container
on the ground.
4. Open screw G.
5. Collect the fuel/water mixture in a suitable container.
6. Close screw G.
7. Remove the hose.
8. Close and lock the engine cover.
Use a suitable container to collect fluids and lubricants as they flow out
and dispose of them in an environmentally friendly manner.