SkyTrak 3606 Service Manual - Manual (Page 41)

General Information, Specifications, and Maintenance
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11. Remove the engine oil fill cap and add oil (refer to the
engine manufacturer's manual for recommended oil
types for various operating conditions). Engine oil
capacity with filter change is:
Perkins Engine . . . . . . . . 9.0 quarts (8,5 liters)
Cummins Engine . . . . 11.6 quarts (11,0 liters)
12. Reinstall the oil fill cap. Start the engine and allow it
to run for several minutes.
13. Shut off the engine. Wait several minutes, then check
the oil level again on the dipstick. Add oil as required.
DO NOT overfill.
14. Look for oil leaks at the filter and drain plug. Tighten
as required.
2.12.7 Engine Fuel System
A. Drain Water from Fuel Water Separator/Filter
Figure 2–27. Drain water from the fuel-water
separator/filter every 10 hours of engine operation.
1. Level the vehicle, ground the attachment, place the
travel select lever in NEUTRAL (N), engage the
parking brake switch and shut off the engine. Allow
the engine to cool.
2. Unlock and open the engine compartment cover.
3. Position a suitable glass container beneath the fuel
filter drain cock (Fig. 2–28), located on the underside
of the fuel filter.
Figure 2–28. Position a suitable glass container
beneath the fuel filter drain cock.
4. Loosen the fuel filter drain cock. Allow the water to
drain into the glass container until clear fuel is visible.
After draining is complete, tighten the drain cock.
Dispose of drainage properly.
5. Close and lock the engine compartment cover.
B. Change Fuel Filter
Figure 2–29. Change the fuel filter every
500 hours of engine operation.
Change the fuel filter every 500 hours of engine operation,
or at shorter intervals with water evidence of contami-
nated fuel.
1. Level the vehicle, ground the attachment, place the
travel select lever in NEUTRAL (N), engage the
parking brake switch and shut off the engine. Allow
engine to cool.
2. Unlock and open the engine cover. Clean the outside
surfaces of the filter assembly.
3. Loosen the drain cock at the bottom of the canister
(Fig. 2–30) to remove it and allow the fuel-water to
drain into a suitable container. Dispose of properly.
Figure 2–30. Perkins drain cock location.
4. Unscrew the canister to remove it from the base.
Clean the base. Properly dispose of the canister.
5. Lightly lubricate the new fuel filter gasket with clean
No. 2 diesel fuel. If the engine has been completely
run out of fuel, prefill the canister with clean fuel.
H
2
0
OS0851
10
MS2140
OS1740
Fuel Water
Separator
Fuel
Filter
Drain Cock
Drain Cock
(PERKINS ENGINE SHOWN) (CUMMINS ENGINE SHOWN)
OS1730
500
OS0870 MS2180
PERKINS ENGINE
OS0731
Drain Cock
Canister
Model 3606 • Origin 10/99