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2. When pure diesel is emitted, retighten drain
plug.
3. Disconnect fuel inlet pipe at sedimenter. Raise
and support pipe above level of fuel tank to
prevent fuel draining from tank.
4. Support sedimenter bowl, unscrew bolt and
remove bowl.
5. Remove sedimenter element.
6. Clean all components in kerosene.
7. Fit new seals.
8. Fit element into sedimenter bowl.
9. Secure bowl to sedimenter head.
10. Fit fuel inlet pipe to sedimenter.
11. Slacken drain plug and when pure diesel is
emitted, retighten plug.
12. If necessary, prime the system.
See FUEL SYSTEM, Adjustment, Priming
the fuel system
CHECK CONDITION OF ENGINE MOUNTING
RUBBERS
CHECK SECURITY OF TOWING BRACKET
FITTINGS
CARRY OUT ROAD OR ROLLER TEST
WARNING: Two wheel roller tests MUST
NOT be carried out.
For details of dynamometer testing.
See
INTRODUCTION, Information, Dynamometer
testing
Check the following components:
1. Engine for excessive noise.
2. Clutch for slip, judder or spin/drag.
3. Gear selection/noise - high/low range.
4. Steering for abnormal noise/effort.
5. Steering for free play.
6. All instruments, gauges and warning indicators.
7. Heater and air conditioning systems.
8. Heated rear screen.
9. Shock absorbers - ride irregularities.
10. Foot brake, on emergency stop, pulling to one
side, binding and pedal effort.
11. Handbrake operation.
12. Seat reclining and latching.
13. Fully extend seat belt, check operation of
retraction and latching. Inertia belts lock when
snatched or vehicle on slope.
14. Road wheel balance.
15. Transmissions for vibrations.
16. Body noises, squeaks and rattles.
17. Excessive exhaust smoke.
18. Engine idle speed.
19. Endorse service record.
20. Report any unusual features of vehicle condition
and additional work required.
ENDORSE SERVICE RECORD
