SDMO DIESEL 6500 TE Manual De Utilización Y Mantenimiento página 22

7.3. Replacing the oil filter
Using an appropriate container, fully drain-out the engine oil by removing the drain plug and the oil filling plug (fig. A – No. 3 & 11).
With the help of an Allen key, remove the oil filter screw (fig. B – No. 5).
Remove the oil filter (fig. B – No. 6) & discard it.
Clean the oil filter holder and apply clean engine oil onto the oil filter joint.
Refit a new oil filter.
Fit back the screw and tighten it properly.
Fill up with recommended oil (see. § Characteristics), check the level (see § Checking oil level).
Wipe away any oil traces and check for leakage.
7.4. Replacing the fuel filter
Danger
Using a suitable container, drain out the fuel from the fuel tank:
1) Disconnect the hose from the fuel tank exit (fig. C – No. 1) by removing the clamp.
2) Once the draining is completed, reconnect the fuel tank exit hose and refit the clamp.
Remove the clamps on the engine supply hose and from around the fuel filter (fig. C – No. 2).
Remove the fuel filter screw (fig. C – No. 3).
Remove the fuel filter (fig. A – No. 13).
Fit a new fuel filter.
Refit the retaining clamp of the fuel filter and tighten the screw.
Refit the hoses & clamps.
Fill up with fuel, wipe away any traces with a clean cloth and check for leakage.
7.5. Cleaning the air filter
Never use petrol or solvents with a low flash point for cleaning the air filter element (risk of fire or explosion).
Important
Remove the nut & the air filter cover (fig. D – No.1 & 2).
Remove the wing nut and the filter elements (fig. D – No. 3, 4 & 5) to clean them:
Foam element:
1) Wash the element in a household cleaning solution & hot water, then rinse thoroughly.
OR: Wash it in a non-flammable or high flash point solvent. Allow the element to fully dry.
2) Dip the element in clean engine oil and remove the excess oil.
Note: The engine will emit smoke during initial start-up if too much oil remains in the lather.
Paper element:
1) Gently tap the element several times on a hard surface in order to remove the excess dirt.
OR: Blow compressed air through the filter, inside-out.
Never try to remove dirt using a brush.
2) Replace the paper element if it is too dirty.
Carefully check that the two elements are not torn or pierced. Replace them if they are damaged.
Check the condition of the rubber gasket (fig. D – No. 6). Replace if necessary.
Refit the filter elements, wing nut, then the cover and its nut.
Do not smoke, approach flames or cause sparks. Check for the absence of leaks, wipe
away any trace of fuel and ensure that all vapour has dissipated before starting the
generating set.