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Fuel System Maintenance Guide

The document outlines maintenance procedures for a fuel system, including draining water and sediment from the fuel tank and changing the fuel precleaner. It specifies the steps for using a manual fuel pump to ensure the fuel system is primed and operational. Proper disposal of drained oils and water is emphasized throughout the maintenance instructions.

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Fuel System Maintenance Guide

The document outlines maintenance procedures for a fuel system, including draining water and sediment from the fuel tank and changing the fuel precleaner. It specifies the steps for using a manual fuel pump to ensure the fuel system is primed and operational. Proper disposal of drained oils and water is emphasized throughout the maintenance instructions.

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Fuel System 15

15 Fuel System

Fuel tank

Drain off the water and sediment.

In order to drain the residue which has


accumulated in the fuel tank, open the drain
plug and drain off at least 1 l. of fuel.
(Z 163 330)

This maintenance job is to be performed


only with the fuel tank almost empty.
Z 163 330

1 Fuel filter
(Z 163 335)

For notes on maintenance, please refer to


the maintenance and operating instructions for
the diesel engine contained in Part 5.

Z 163 335
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2 Manual fuel pump

When the fuel system is empty, fuel must be


pumped to the engine using the manual fuel
pump (2):

(Z 163 332)

- Release the vent plug (4) on the fuel


precleaner.
- Operate the manual pump until the filter
housing (5) is completely filled (fuel is emitted
at the vent plug).
- Tighten the vent plug (4) again.
Z 163 332
- Actuate the manual fuel pump at least another
20 times until the fuel is pumped to the engine.
(Z 163 334)

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3 Fuel precleaner and separator


(Z 163 332)

Changing the fuel precleaner:

- Switch off the engine.


- Press in drain valve (7) and turn.
- Drain off the fuel from the filter housing (6).

Oils that are drained off must be stored in


Z 163 332 suitable containers and disposed of
correctly.

- Close off drain valve (7) again.


- Unscrew cover (5).
- Replace filter insert.
- Screw cover (5) back on.
- Fill up fuel using manual fuel pump.

Depending on the fuel grades, it may be


necessary to drain off the water in the fuel
system.

In this case proceed as follows:

- Switch off the engine.


- Press in drain valve (7) and turn.
- Drain off emulsion until clean fuel is emitted.
- Close drain valve (7) again.

(Z 163 334)
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