Title: Check the fuel tanks, mountings, lines, caps, and vents.
Course: Diesel Equipment Technology I (20107-I) > Section: Preventive Maintenance and Inspection: Servicing the Fuel System

Checking should include a daily walk-around, visual inspection to

- look for damage to the tanks
- check for leaks from the tank or lines
- ensure the mounting straps and hardware are secure
- determine whether fuel cap and vents need to be cleaned.

ASE 2: I. Diesel Engines: G. Fuel System (P-1)

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are fuel tanks usually vented?
- What happens if mounting straps and hardware are not secure?
- How can the inspection include checking the parameters for correct settings?