Operation Of The Machine; Fuel System - Ransomes Commander 3520 Manual De Seguridad, Funcionamiento Y Mantenimiento

7 OPERATION

7.4 OPERATION OF THE MACHINE _________________________________________

Read the Safety Instructions.
Before starting the engine it will be necessary to fill
the fuel tank (A Fig.7.4.1) with Diesel fuel, fill the
engine sump through the filler (A Fig.7.4.2) with oil
and fill the radiator (A Fig.7.4.3) and expansion bottle
(B Fig.7.4.3) with a 50% antifreeze solution.
Proceed as follows:-

7.4 FUEL SYSTEM

Fill fuel tank (A Fig.7.4.1) with Diesel fuel No. 2-D
(ASTM D975) .
All Diesel-engined machines are despatched with
the fuel system already vented and are left with a
small amount of fuel in the tank with the tap in the
'ON' position. If the engine has been allowed to run
dry, or the tap has been turned off, then the fuel
system must be vented. Proceed as follows:
(a) Fill the fuel tank to the fullest extent.
Open the fuel filter tap (B Fig.7.4.1).
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position
(don't start engine).
(c) Open the air vent on top of the fuel injector
pump to allow air to escape. (A Fig.7.4.4).
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Fig.7.4.1
Fig.7.4.2
Fig.7.4.3