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Maintenance Section
9. Prime the fuel system. Refer to Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime" for
further instructions.
10. Start the engine and check for leaks.
Fuel Tank Cap - Clean
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The fuel filler cap is located behind protection cover (3)
on the left side of the cab.
Note: Before the machine is refueled or before the fuel
filler cap is cleaned, remove foreign material from the
top of the fuel tank.
1. In order to open protection cover (3), unlock lock (2)
and turn lock (4) counterclockwise. Then, pull latch
(1) outward.
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Fuel filler cap
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2. Locate fuel filler cap (6) and remove the padlock, if
equipped.
3. Lift latch (5) and turn the fuel filler cap
counterclockwise. This will release the fuel filler cap.
4. Remove fuel filler cap (6) and inspect the fuel filler
cap. Replace the fuel filler cap if the fuel filler cap
is damaged.
5.
Install the fuel filler cap.
6. Install the padlock, if equipped.
7. Close the protection cover.
Fuel Tank Water and Sediment -
Drain
Personal injury or death may result from failure to
adhere to the following procedures.
Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical
components can cause a fire.
Clean up all leaked or spilled fuel. Do not smoke while
working on the fuel system.
Turn the disconnect switch OFF or disconnect the
battery when changing fuel filters.
NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained
during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing,
adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to collect
the fluid with suitable containers before opening any
compartment or disassembling any component
containing fluids.
Refer to Special Publication, NENG2500, "Caterpillar
Dealer Service Tool Catalog" for tools and supplies
suitable to collect and contain fluids on Caterpillar
products.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and
mandates.
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The fuel tank drain plug is located on the bottom of the
fuel tank.