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Fuel quality is critical to the performance and to the service life of the engine. Water in the fuel can cause excessive wear to the fuel system.
Water can be introduced into the fuel tank when the fuel tank is being filled.
Condensation occurs during the heating and cooling of fuel. The condensation occurs as the fuel passes through the fuel system and the fuel returns to the fuel tank. This causes water to accumulate in fuel tanks. Draining the fuel tank regularly and obtaining fuel from reliable sources can help to eliminate water in the fuel.
Drain the Water and the Sediment
Tilt the generator set toward one end.
Insert a flexible hose into the fill neck, pointing toward the lower end of the generator set. Push the inserted end of the hose to the lower end of the fuel tank.
Apply a suction pump to create a syphon.
Drain the water and the sediment from the fuel storage tank at the following intervals:
- Weekly
- Service intervals
- Refill of the tank
This will help prevent water or sediment from being pumped from the storage tank into the engine fuel tank.
If a bulk storage tank has been refilled or moved recently, allow adequate time for the sediment to settle before filling the engine fuel tank. Internal baffles in the bulk storage tank will also help trap sediment. Filtering fuel that is pumped from the storage tank helps to ensure the quality of the fuel. When possible, water separators should be used.