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Maintenance Section
Fuel System - Prime
2. Remove the oil fill/drain plug in order to check
the oil level.
3. The oil should be level with the bottom of the
plug threads.
4. Clean the plug and install the plug.
5. Repeat the procedure for the other final drive.
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Fuel System - Prime
SMCS Code: 1258
Air can enter the system under the following
conditions.
•
The fuel tank is drained during normal operation.
•
The low pressure fuel lines are disconnected.
•
A part of the low pressure fuel system leaks
during engine operation.
If air enters the fuel system, the air must be
eliminated from the system before the engine can
be started.
If the engine has been stopped by air in the fuel
system, perform the following procedures:
•
Make sure that fuel has been added to the tank.
•
Make sure that the leakage problem has been
corrected.
•
Make sure that the electrical stop control is
connected.
•
Operate the starter motor until the engine starts.
1. Make sure the electrical stop control is
connected. Turn the engine start switch key to
the ON position.
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2. Remove the access panel on the right side of
the machine.
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3. Operate the lever of the fuel lift pump slowly
for approximately two minutes. If the drive cam
of the fuel lift pump is at the point of maximum
cam lift, the priming lever will not operate. In
this situation, the crankshaft must be turned one
revolution.
4. Operate the starter motor until the engine starts.
Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual,
“Starting Above 0
C (32 F)” and Operation
and Maintenance Manual, “Starting Below 0
C
(32
F)”.
5. Check for air in the fuel system if the engine runs
roughly after the engine runs correctly for a short
period of time. Check for air in the fuel system if
the engine stops after the engine runs correctly
for a short period of time. If there is air in the fuel
system, check the low pressure fuel system for
a leak. Correct the problem and repeat Step3
through Step4.
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Fuel System Filter - Replace
SMCS Code: 1261
1. Empty the bucket. Remove the pin that secures
the loader lift arm brace to the left loader lift arm.
Raise the loader arm to the maximum height.
2. Position the loader lift arm brace over the left lift
cylinder rod with the flat end against the cylinder
end.
3. Push the pin through the holes of the loader lift
arm brace and install the cotter pin.
4. Slowly lower the loader arms until the loader lift
arm brace contacts the top of the lift cylinder
and the bosses on the loader arm.