Multiquip AP6 Series - Manual (Page 54)

PAGE 54 — AP6/AP8 SERIES TRASH PUMPS • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (06/11/14)
8. Fill engine crankcase with high quality detergent oil
classified. Fill to the upper limit of dipstick. DO NOT
overfill. Reference Table 3 for crankcase oil capacity.
9. Run the engine briefly for several minutes. Watch for
oil leakage. Shut the engine down and allow it to sit
for several minutes. Top off the oil to the upper limit on
the dipstick.
Fuel Water Separator Bowl
1. Inspect fuel water separator bowl (Figure 48) daily. If
the bowl has collected a significant amount of water
and sediment at the bottom of the bowl, it should be
drained off.
Figure 48. Fuel Water Separator
2. Loosen drain plug at bottom of bowl.
3. Loosen air bleed plug two full turns and drain water
from bottom until fuel starts to drain out.
4. When fuel starts to drain out, tighten drain plugs
securely.
5. After draining water from the fuel water separator, the
fuel system must be primed by bleeding air from the
fuel system. Referer to your John Deere Operator's
Manual, "Bleeding Fuel System".
AIR BLEED
PLUG
RETAINING
RING
BOWL/CUP
WATER/SEDIMENT
DRAIN PLUG
MAINTENANCE (ENGINE)
In-Line Fuel Filter
Replace the engine in-line fuel filter (Figure 49) every year or
300 hours.
Figure 49. In-Line Fuel Filter
Air Filter (250 Hours)
Air Cleaner
1. Release the latches (AP6 only) located on either side
of the air cleaner dust pan. Remove the dust pan and
both the primary and secondary air filters
2. Turn the air filter cover release knob (AP8 only)
counterclockwise and remove air cleaner cover.
Remove the wing nut and primary air filter element
3. Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the engine
4. Check for and correct heavy buildup of dirt and debris
along with loose or damaged components.
NOTICE
When reinstalling fuel filters, please note the arrows
indicating the direction of fuel flow.
CAUTION
Wear protective equipment such as
approved safety glasses or face shields
and dust masks or respirators when
cleaning air filters with compressed air.
NOTICE
Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner
components could allow unfiltered air into the engine
causing premature wear and failure.