Caterpillar C175 / C280 — Seasonal Operation - Flushing the Fuel System

Maintenance

For the Caterpillar C175 / C280, from the Caterpillar manual.

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Procedure

1. Operate the engine until the fuel level in the tank is very low.
2. Refill the fuel tank with high quality conventional distillate diesel fuel.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 a minimum of two times before the engine is shut down for prolonged periods.

Source: Caterpillar 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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