Multiquip MVH406DSZ manual Checking Fuel Filter, Long Term Storage, Troubleshooting, maintenance

maintenance

CHECKING FUEL FILTER

1.Clean the fuel filter (Figure 37) every 3 months or 200 hours.

2.Replace fuel filter every 6 months or 400 hours.

3.To clean the fuel filter, loosen the nuts of the fuel cock and pull out the filter from the F.O. tank filler port. Wash the filter thoroughly with diesel fuel oil.

4.Remove fuel supply lines (items 1 and 2) from fuel filter (Figure 39) and install new filter.

LONG TERM STORAGE

When storing your compactor for long periods do the following:

1.	Run the engine at idle speed for 3-5 minutes.
2.	Stop the engine. Drain the engine crankcase oil while
	the engine is still warm. Fill engine crankcase with
	fresh oil.
3.	Wipe any oil or dirt that may have accumulated on the
	compactor.
4.	The new engine can normally be stored dry for up to

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	one year.
5.	In very humid climates or coastal regions, the protective
	treatment is sufficient for up to 6 months.
6.	Store compactor in a cool dry place out of the reach
	of children or unauthorized personnel

Troubleshooting

For futher maintenance please reference compactor and engine troubleshooting tables on proceeding pages.

Figure 37. Fuel Filter

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