FUEL SYSTEM Figure 10-80-2 Fuel Specifications Use only clean, high quality diesel fuel, Grade No. 2 or Grade No. 1. 1 The following is a suggested blending guideline which should prevent fuel gelling problems during feezing temperatures: P-32698 See your fuel supplier for local recommendations. Check the condition of the fill strainer screen (Item 1) [Figure 10-80-2] . Clean or replace as necessary. Filling The Fuel Tank NOTE: The fuel fill cap can be locked. Use the fuel fill cap key to lock and unlock the cap. Use a clean, approved safety container to add fuel. Add fuel only in an area that has a free movement of air and no flames or sparks. NO SMOKING !
Figure 10-80-1 Install and tighten the fuel fill cap. Close the tailgate. See the Service Schedule for the service interval when to remove water from the fuel pre-filter or replace the fuel pre-filter and fuel filter. (See SERVICE SCHEDULE on Page 10-50-1.) WARNING Stop and cool the engine before adding fuel. NO SMOKING! Failure to obey warnings can cause an explosion or fire. 1 P-32697 W-2063-0887 Open the rear cover and remove the fuel fill cap (Item 1) [Figure 10-80-1] . 442 Excavator 10-80-1 Service Manual Temp. F° (C°) No. 2 No. 1 +15° (9°) 100% 0% Down to -20° (-29°) 50% 50% Below -20° (-29°) 0% 100%