Caterpillar C27 / C32 — Fuel Tank Water and Sediment - Drain
Maintenance
For the Caterpillar C27 / C32, from the Caterpillar owner's manual.
Applies to: Caterpillar C32
Before you start
- Failure to properly close the drain can allow air into the system.
Procedure
- Open the drain valve on the bottom of the fuel tank in order to drain the water and the sediment.
- Close the drain valve.
- Check the fuel daily; drain after operating the engine or after the fuel tank has been filled, allowing five to ten minutes.
- Fill the fuel tank after operating the engine in order to drive out moist air; do not fill the tank to the top.
Full service-parts list: Caterpillar C32 →
Source: Caterpillar 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.