Land Rover Fuel System Hl01315e Manual

							Fuel System
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FUEL FILLING
Always fill the tank SLOWLY, until the filler nozzle automatically
cuts-off the fuel supply. DO NOT attempt to fill the tank beyond this
point, or spillage could result due to expansion of the fuel.
Petrol engines:The filler tube is designed to accept a narrow filler nozzle, of the
type found on pumps that deliver ONLY unleaded fuel. A flap lies
across the filler neck; insert the nozzle sufficiently to fully open the
flap before filling.
Diesel engines:The diesel fuel filling system on garage forecourts, is designed to fill
at a maximum of 45 litres (10 gallons) per minute. Use of
commercial vehicle diesel pumps with a higher fill rate, may result
in premature pump cut-off and fuel spillage.
Filling difficulties
The fuel delivery rate of filling station pumps can vary significantly
from one garage forecourt to another. This, coupled with the fact
that modern pumps are equipped with a sensor which automatically
cuts off the supply as soon as turbulence is detected in the upper
part of the vehicles filler neck, could result in isolated fuel filling
problems.
If individual owners experience difficulty, the operating tips
alongside may be useful:WARNING!
Use only the recommended
fuel! Serious damage to the
catalytic converter will
occur if the wrong fuel is
used.
Care Points .........
DO NOT fully fill the tank if the
vehicle is to be parked in direct
sunlight, or high ambient
temperature - expansion of the
fuel could cause spillage.
Operating Tip ..........
·Fully insert the filler gun,
then withdraw the gun up
to the first ridge on the
underside of the nozzle.
·Hold the filler gun with the
trigger directly below the
nozzle. Twisting the gun to
either side is unlikely to
ease the filling process.
·Fill the tank slowly - DO
NOT fully squeeze the
trigger.
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