Caterpillar 299D Compact Track Load Fuel Tank Drain Guide

It is necessary to do fuel tank drain operation when your Caterpillar machine reach the maintenance hours.Here show the step for the fuel tank drain operation steps.

 

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Product: COMPACT TRACK LOADER
Model: 299D COMPACT TRACK LOADER GTC01014
Configuration: 299D Compact Track Loader GTC00001-UP (MACHINE)
POWERED BY C3.8 Engine
Operation and Maintenance Manual
D-Series and D2-Series Compact Track Loaders (CTL), Multi-Terrain Loaders (MTL), and Skid Steer
Loaders (SSL)

 

Procedures:

Note: Drain the water and the sediment from the fuel tank when the tank is almost empty.
1 Slowly remove the fuel tank cap to allow the tank to vent while you drain the tank.

 

2 If the machine is equipped with a plastic fuel tank inside the engine compartment (Type 1), remove the access plate on the bottom of the engine compartment.
3 Remove the fuel tank drain plug. Allow the water and the sediment to drain into a suitable container.
4 Install the fuel tank drain plug.
Note: For Type 1, torque the drain plug to 11 ± 1 Nꞏm (8 ± 1 lb ft).
Note: For Type 2, torque the drain plug to 420 ± 63 Nꞏm (310 ± 46 lb ft).
5 Install the fuel tank cap.
6 Dispose of the water and sediment according to local regulations.

 

More repair case for Caterpillar machine,please refer to:Caterpillar Machine Repair