S27 FE 350 FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Filters
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FUEL FILTERS
See General Warning on page 1-1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fuel is supplied to the fuel pump and carburetor through flexible lines. An in-line filter is installed between the fuel
tank and the carburetor
. Fuel filter, fuel lines, and the fuel tank vent should be inspected
periodically for leaks.
The fuel filter should be replaced when necessary, but under no circumstance should the period of time between filter
changes exceed two years or 200 hours.
FUEL FILTER REMOVAL
1.
Turn the key switch to the OFF position and remove the key, place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL
position, and chock the wheels.
2.
Disconnect battery.
See Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles, Section 1, Page 1-3.
3.
To prevent fuel drainage, turn the fuel shut-off valve (15)
on the fuel tank to the
closed (OFF) position
(Figure 18-18, Page 18-26 or Figure 18-19, Page 18-26)
.
4.
Remove the fuel filter (17)
4.1. Remove the clamps (16) and fuel lines (1 and 2) from the filter and plug the fuel lines.
FUEL FILTER INSTALLATION
CAUTION
• Fuel filters are marked with flow direction arrows. Make sure that filters are installed with arrows
pointing in the direction of fuel flow from tank to carburetor.
1.
Install the fuel filter (17) in the fuel line. Use new clamps (16)
.
2.
Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the ON position
(Figure 18-18, Page 18-26 or Figure 18-19, Page 18-26)
.
3.
Connect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Connecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles, Section 1, Page 1-3.
4.
XRT 900:
Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position and chock the wheels.
See following
DANGER.
5.
Turf/Carryall 252:
Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position, chock the wheels, and the
neutral lockout switch in the MAINTENANCE position.
6.
Start the engine and check for fuel leaks.
See following DANGER.
DANGER
• Repair all fuel leaks before operating the vehicle.
7.
Turf/Carryall 252:
Place the neutral lockout switch in the OPERATE position.
2007-2009 Turf 252, Carryall 252 and XRT 900 Maintenance and Service Manual
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