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Fuel system
It is particularly
important to keep the fuel system well maintained - If even only
slight traces of contamination or water are allowed to get past the
filtration system and into the injection pump, the engine performance
will be seriously affected and serious damage will be caused to the pump.
Fuel tank
The fuel tank
holds approx. 19 gals (86 litres). Use clean diesel fuel only. Always
fill the tank at the end of the days work to avoid condensation.
Drain the diesel tank periodically. (At least every 300 hrs) Take
care to ensure the cap is correctly fitted after filling and when
washing off do not direct a pressure washer directly at or under the filler/breather.
Water/sediment trap
A water
trap/sediment bowl is fitted in the suction line between the tank and
fuel filter. The glass bowl should be checked weekly for any signs of
water or sediments. The glass bowl should be removed, emptied and
cleaned before it gets half full of water. When the bowl is removed
you will also find a gauze mesh filter under the head unit which
should also be removed and thoroughly cleaned. Failure to keep this
mesh clean will result in loss of engine power. When replacing the
bowl take care not to overtighten the thumbscrew.
Draining fuel filter
The fuel filter
unit should also be drained regularly (every 50 hrs). To do so
slacken the valve underneath the filter assembly to allow any
accumulated water to drain from the filter.
Replacing fuel
filter element
1.
Ensure filter head (1) area is clean.
2.
Drain fuel from fuel filter.
3.
Using a strap wrench, unscrew the filter(2) and catch the fuel
released in the container.
4. Wet
the seal of the new filter (3) with diesel fuel and screw the filter
into position and tighten.
5. Ensure
the drain tap (4) at the base of the filter is closed. |
1. Water /
sediment trap
2. Fuel filter
Fuel filter assembly:
-
Filter head
- Filter element
- Sealing ring
- Water drain
- Air bleed screw
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