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Atlas Copco — Cleaning fuel tank

Maintenance

From a Atlas Copco owner's manual covering: QAX 12 Dd, QAX 20 Dd, QAX 30 Dd, Qc1002. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Deutz F2M 2011 F engine, Deutz F3M 2011 F engine, Deutz BF3M 2011 F engine

Before you start

  • Never leave spilled liquids in or around the generator

Procedure

  1. Place an appropriate drain pan under the drainplug of the fuel tank.
  2. Remove the drain plug.
  3. Lift the towbar and tilt the generator approx. 15° to remove all fuel, dirt and water.
  4. Clean the fuel tank and fix the drain plug handtight.
  5. Refill the fuel tank with clean fuel.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Tilt approx. 15°

Source: Atlas Copco owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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