It is necessary to do fuel tank drain operation when your Caterpillar machine reach the maintenance hours.Here show the step for the fuel tank drain operation steps.
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Product: COMPACT TRACK LOADER
Model: 299D COMPACT TRACK LOADER GTC01014
Configuration: 299D Compact Track Loader GTC00001-UP (MACHINE)
POWERED BY C3.8 Engine
Operation and Maintenance Manual
D-Series and D2-Series Compact Track Loaders (CTL), Multi-Terrain Loaders (MTL), and Skid Steer
Loaders (SSL)
Procedures:
Note: Drain the water and the sediment from the fuel tank when the tank is almost empty.
1 Slowly remove the fuel tank cap to allow the tank to vent while you drain the tank.
2 If the machine is equipped with a plastic fuel tank inside the engine compartment (Type 1), remove the access plate on the bottom of the engine compartment.
3 Remove the fuel tank drain plug. Allow the water and the sediment to drain into a suitable container.
4 Install the fuel tank drain plug.
Note: For Type 1, torque the drain plug to 11 ± 1 Nꞏm (8 ± 1 lb ft).
Note: For Type 2, torque the drain plug to 420 ± 63 Nꞏm (310 ± 46 lb ft).
5 Install the fuel tank cap.
6 Dispose of the water and sediment according to local regulations.
More repair case for Caterpillar machine,please refer to:Caterpillar Machine Repair