Wacker Neuson RD18

Maintenance
Drive unit/diesel engine
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[1] Engine oil dipstick [2] Filling opening for engine oil
[3] Engine oil drain plug
4.03.03 Replacing the filter cartridge on the fuel filter
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Switch off the diesel engine and remove the ignition key.
Allow the machine to cool down to below 30 °C (86 °F).
Open the bleed screw [2].
Unscrew the filter cartridge [1] and dispose of it properly.
Before fitting, apply a thin coat of oil to the rubber seal and screw
new filter cartridges [1] to the filter head until the seal makes contact.
Tighten the filter cartridge by hand further by half a turn.
Switch on the electrical system until fuel runs out of the bleed bore
[2].
Screw in and tighten the bleed screw [2].
Check for leaks after assembly.
NOTE
The fuel filter has to be periodically drained at the drain valve
[3] depending on the water content in the fuel.