OT NC Wayne. Algaecide

JWalker · Aug 27, 2014

I have an Oliver 7300 combine that is not used much. it appears to have Algae in the fuel. If I use an algaecide in the tank and change the fuel filters will I still need to drain and dispose of the fuel in the tank or will it be ok to run in the machine?

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JWalker

NCWayne · Aug 27, 2014

Your best bet would be to drain the fuel and get as much of it out as possible right off. What actually causes the algae to grow is water in the fuel/tank, so draining it would get that out also. From there put in some fresh fuel and the algaecide.

As far as filters go, put new ones on and then keep at least one spare set on hand as I guarantee you will need them sooner rather than later if your situation holds true to others I have seen.

Good luck.

Tx Jim · Aug 28, 2014

JWalker
I agree with Wayne in that if you drain old fuel and install new fuel you'll more than likely be required to change a lot less fuel filters. Even "dead algae" plugs filters.

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