Operation Section Refueling Diesel Engine Equipped Explosive fumes may be present during refueling. Do not smoke in refueling areas. Lift truck should be refueled only at designated safe locations. Safe outdoor locations are preferable to those indoors. Stop the engine and get off the lift truck during refueling. Typical Example 2. Remove the filter cap. 3. Fill the fuel tank slowly. See topic, "Refill Capacities." in maintenance section. Install the filter cap. If spillage occurs, wipe off excess fuel and absorb any excess fuel with absorbent material. NOTE: Drain water and sediment from fuel tank as required by prevailing conditions.
Also, drain water and sediment from the main fuel storage tank weekly and before the tank is refilled. This will help prevent water or sediment being pumped from the storage tank into the lift truck fuel tank. Do not allow the lift truck to become low on fuel or completely run out of fuel. Sediment or other impurities in the fuel tank could be drawn into the fuel system. This could result in difficult starting or damage to components. Fill the fuel tank at the end of each day of operation to drive out moisture laden air and to prevent condensation. In the cold weather, the moisture condensation can cause rust in the fuel system and hard starting due to its freezing.
Do not fill the tank to the top. Fuel expands when it gets warm and may overflow. NOTICE Typical Example 1. Park the lift truck only at a designated safe location. Place the transmission in NEUTRAL. Lower the forks to the ground. Engage the parking brake. Stop the engine. 60 WARNING