Another "don't do what I did"

[Deepdrop]

Not the hugest screwup, but I thought I'd share it. I have a Kioti CX2510. It snowed last night so I went out this morning to remove the snow. I was sure I had a full tank of fuel but it read empty. I quickly figured out that the threaded ring that holds the fuel filter tight must have vibrated loose, and the diesel all just dripped out slowly.
I tightened it up and all seems good now, but it's just another of those things that I guess I need to remember to check periodically. Hopefully I'll save someone else from dumping a full tank of expensive diesel.

 

[gstrom99]

That would leave a horrible, stinky mess if it happened in my barn.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

What... Should that really be sleeping one needs to check?

 

[tacticalturnip]

What... Should that really be sleeping one needs to check?

Nope. Unlike loader frame bolts, checking to ensure your fuel filter is secure isn't in the manual.

 

[Deepdrop]

Nope. Unlike loader frame bolts, checking to ensure your fuel filter is secure isn't in the manual.

I didn't check to see if it's in the manual. The guy who serviced it last does very good work, so I assume it was tightened properly, but maybe not. Whether it's in the manual or not, I figured it is subject to loosening by vibration and just wanted to possibly save someone a mess. It's easy enough to do.