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8b.5.3 drain fuel-water separator – SkyTrak 6036 Service Manual User Manual

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Section 8B

Cummins Engine

Model 6036/6036T S/N 9B0500 thru 14833

8B-7

IMPORTANT: Fill filter with clean lubricating oil
before installation.

13. Check and clean the oil drain plug threads and

sealing surface. Install the oil pan drain plug
and torque plug to 60 lb-ft (81 Nm).

14. Remove oil fill cap, Fig. 8B.1, and add a high

quality multi-grade lubricating oil as outlined in
paragraph 8B.8. Add 11.5 quarts (10,9 liters)
to attain the proper level.

15. Start the engine and operate at idle for several

minutes.

16. Stop the engine and allow oil to drain back for

a few minutes.

17. Check dipstick and add oil if required.

18. Idle the engine to inspect for leaks at the filters

and drain plug. Retighten if necessary.

19. Stop the engine. Wait approximately 5

minutes to let the oil drain from the upper parts
of the engine. Check the oil level again. If
required, add oil until the level is within the
crosshatched area.

20. Close and lock engine access door.

12. Install the filter as specified by the filter

manufacturer, hand tighten only.

IMPORTANT: Mechanical overtightening may
distort the threads or damage the filter element
seal.

Fig. 8B.11 Apply Film of Clean Lubricating Oil to

Gasket Sealing Surface

Fig. 8B.10 Filling the Filter with Clean Lubricating

Oil

9.

Refer to SKY TRAK Parts Manual and select
filter elements.

10. Fill the filter element with clean lubricating oil

before installation, Fig. 8B.10.

11. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the seal

of a new filter, Fig. 8B.11.

Oil

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MA1760

Fig. 8B.12 Drain Fuel-Water Separator

MA1550

MA1560

8B.5.3 Drain Fuel-Water Separator

Drain the water and sediment from the separator
daily.

1.

Use your hand to open the drain valve and
turn the valve counter-clockwise approxi-
mately 1-1/2 to 2 turns. Allow all water to
drain into a glass until clear fuel is visible,
Fig. 8B.12.

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the valve.
Overtightening can damage the threads.

2.

Turn the valve clockwise to close the drain
valve.

3.

Close and lock rear engine access doors.