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Fuel is taken directly from the fuel tank
of the vehicle or vessel, or from an
additional tank. Drill a Ø16mm hole in the
fuel tank to install a fuel suction hose. When
drilling the hole in the fuel tank, follow
safety precautions that should be observed
when working with any transport, filled
operating with fuel or explosive substances.
If needed, cut the immersible tube of the
fuel suction hose to make it shorter before
installation. The bottom end of the tube
must be located about 10-15 mm above the bottom of the tank, or at the height at which fuel
for engine can be provided to the fuel tank at any time. The cut at the end of the fuel suction
hose must be made at a 45° angle to the axis of the tube. Remove all burrs from the cut after
the work is done.
Install the fuel suction hose in the fuel tank as per Fig.19a. Install the special washer
of the fuel suction hose in the tank hole as per Fig.19b. Apply a fuel-proof sealant on the
threaded surface of the fuel suction tank to properly seal the connection between the fuel
suction hose and the fuel tank.
3.5.2 Fuel suction from an additional fuel tank
Consider the convenience of fuelling, while installing the fuel
tank (Fig.20). Install the fuel tank in such a way that the amount
of fuel and its potential leaks from the inlet, fuel suction nozzle
or connections can be visually controlled.
When filling the fuel tank, be careful not to spill
any of the fuel on the exhaust system, wiring or
other objects, which can be damaged due to their
contact with fuel.
The fuel tank must be installed with its wide
side perpendicular to the direction of the
movement of the vehicle/vessel (see Fig. 20).
