Maintenance
Maintenance every 1000 operating hours
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Change the fuel filter cartridge
– Loosen and unscrew the fuel filter cartridge with the filter
wrench.
– Clean the sealing surface on the filter carrier from any dirt.
– Apply some oil to the rubber seals on the new fuel filter car-
tridge or wet it with diesel fuel respectively. Screw the cartridge
on by hand until the seal touches the surface.
– Screw the cartridge on by hand until the seal touches the sur-
face.
– Tighten the fuel filter cartridge for another half turn.
Bleeding of the fuel system is not necessary.
Note:
A drop in engine power can be caused by a clogged fuel filter
cartridge.
If the fuel filter cloggs rapidly check the fuel for any contami-
nation. Clean the tank, make sure it is properly closed.
Fuel lift pump, clean the strainer
– Slacken the screw (A) and unscrew it.
– Take the fuel strainer (B) out (lid with strainer).
– Clean the fuel strainer (B) with fuel, depending on the condition
you should replace it.
– Check the seal rings (C), replace if necessary.
– Insert the fuel strainer (B) and tighten the screw (A).
– Watch out for leaks!
ATTENTION!
When working on the fuel system do not use open fire, do
not smoke.
ATTENTION!
Catch running out oil and dispose of environmentally
together with the filter element.
M200070A
M300074A
M300075A
A
B
C
Summary of Contents for L20B
Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Ref No VOE21A1000083 English CST Printed in Sweden ...
Page 26: ...Safety 24 Transport ...
Page 40: ...Indicators and control elements 38 Levers and switches ...
Page 48: ...Travel 46 Starting the engine ...
Page 90: ...Maintenance 88 Maintenance every 1500 operating hours ...
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