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Personal injury or death may result from failure to adhere to the following procedures.Fuel leaked or spilled onto hot surfaces or electrical components can cause a fire.Clean up all leaked or spilled fuel. Do not smoke while working on the fuel system.Turn the disconnect switch OFF or disconnect the battery when changing fuel filters.
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during performance of inspection, maintenance, testing, adjusting, and repair of the machine. Be prepared to collect the fluid with suitable containers before opening any compartment or disassembling any component containing fluids.Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
ReferenceSee Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Capacities (Refill)" for the capacity of the fuel tank for your machine.Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Access Doors and Covers" for the location of the service points.
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Clean filler cap (1) and the surrounding area.
Remove filler cap (1) .
Fill fuel tank (2) with fuel.
Install filler cap (1) .Note: Prime the fuel system. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime" for more information.Machines that are Equipped with a Fast Fill Fuel Arrangement
Use only a Caterpillar approved fast fill system to fuel machines. Over pressurization may cause tank deformation and fuel spillage.Contact your Cat dealer for fast fill system availability.
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Typical example
Park the machine on a level surface.
Remove dust cover (3) , if equipped.Note: The maximum fuel flow rate for the fast fill fuel arrangement is 375 L/min (100 US gpm).
Fill the fuel tank through the fast fill fuel adapter.Note: Prime the fuel system. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Fuel System - Prime" for more information.