Owner's manual

Bobcat 2200 Diesel Vehicle
Operation & Maintenance Manual 34
FUELING INSTRUCTIONS
See GENERAL WARNINGS on page 7.
DANGER
• Turn key switch to the OFF position before
fueling.
• Never pour fuel into the fuel tank when the
engine is hot or while it is running.
• To avoid electric arc caused by static electricity,
the fuel storage/pumping device must be
grounded. If the pump is not grounded, the
vehicle must be grounded to the pump before
and during the fueling operation.
• To avoid the possibility of fire, clean up any
spilled fuel before operating the vehicle.
1. Remove the fuel cap and fill the tank with fuel diesel
vehicles have a green fuel cap. See preceding
DANGER and following NOTE.
NOTE: Use only diesel fuel grade no. 2 with a cetane
rating of 45 or higher.
2. Replace the fuel cap. Ensure that the cap is
tightened securely.
3. Clean any spilled fuel from the cap or around the fuel
cap area.
Figure 26 Fuel Tank
Draining Water from Fuel Filter
Water should be drained from the fuel filter daily. The fuel
filter is mounted on a plate by the lower seat support
panel [Figure 27].
1. Position a pan under the fuel filter.
2. Lift the passenger-side seat.
3. Locate the valve (1) on the underside of the filter.
Turn the valve clockwise until water begins to stream
from the filter.
4. Drain the water until it changes color (to fuel). See
following WARNING.
WARNING
• Clean up spilled fuel. Keep sparks and flames
away from the vehicle and service area. Failure to
heed this warning could result in an explosion or
fire, resulting in severe personal injury or death.
5. Close the valve by rotating it counterclockwise until
the valve is firmly sealed.
6. To resupply the filter with fuel, turn the key switch to
the ON position for 10 seconds. See following
NOTE.
NOTE: Dispose of water according to the
environmental laws and regulations for your
area.
Figure 27 Fuel Filter
TO FUEL FILTER
VENT
FUEL TANK
1