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Fuel Filters
S27 FE 350 FUEL SYSTEM
FUEL FILTERS
See General Warning on page 10-1.
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
(Figure 16-14, Page 16-19 and Figure 16-15, Page 16-20)
. 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 10, Page 10-2.
3.
To prevent fuel drainage, turn the fuel shut-off valve (15)
(Figure 16-14, Page 16-19 and Figure 16-15, Page
on the fuel tank to the closed (OFF) position
(Figure 16-21, Page 16-29 or Figure 16-22, Page 16-29)
.
4.
Remove the fuel filter (17)
(Figure 16-14, Page 16-19 and Figure 16-15, Page 16-20)
.
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)
(Figure 16-14, Page 16-19 and Figure 16-15,
.
2.
Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the ON position
(Figure 16-21, Page 16-29 or Figure 16-22, Page 16-29)
.
3.
Connect battery.
See Connecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles, Section 10, Page 10-3.
4.
Key-Start Vehicles:
Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position and chock the wheels.
See
following DANGER.
5.
Pedal-Start Vehicles:
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.
Place the neutral lockout switch in the OPERATE position.
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2009 FE 350 Maintenance and Service Supplement
