Buhler 2180 - Manual (Page 191)

SECTION 3 - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
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FUEL STORAGE
Take the following precautions to ensure that stored
fuel is kept free of dirt, water, and other
contaminants.
• Store fuel in black iron tanks, not galvanized
tanks, as the zinc coating will react with the fuel
and form compounds that will contaminate the
injection pump and injectors.
• Install bulk storage tanks away from direct
sunlight and angle them slightly so sediment in
the tanks will settle away from the outlet pipe.
• To facilitate moisture and sediment removal,
provide a drain plug at the lowest point at the end
opposite the outlet pipe.
• If fuel is not filtered from the storage tank, put a
funnel with a fine mesh screen in the fuel tank
filler neck when refueling.
• Arrange fuel purchases so summer grade fuels
are not held over and used in winter.
ADDING DIESEL FUEL
1. Clean the area around the fuel cap, 1, to prevent
debris from entering the fuel tank, 2.
2. Remove the cap and place in a clean area during
refueling.
3. After filling the tank, replace and tighten the fuel
cap.
NOTE: Fuel tank capacity is 416 liters (110 US
gallons).
IMPORTANT: Replace a lost or damaged cap with a
genuine Buhler Versatile replacement cap.
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