4-40 Inspection, Maintenance and Adjustment
022-00029AE Operation and Maintenance Manual
CLEAN FUEL TANK AND STRAINER
NOTE:
It is easiest to clean the fuel tank when the fuel is almost empty.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, apply
the parking brake, lower the attachment to
the ground, and stop the engine.
2.
Open the drain cock (Figure 15) on the
bottom of the fuel tank.
3.
Drain the remaining fuel into a suitable
container.
4.
Remove the nuts with a 17mm wrench to
remove the inspection cover (Figure 75).
5.
Clean inside of the tank and suction
stainer.
6.
Install the inspection cover with a new
gasket. Tighten the nuts. Do not
overtighten.
7.
Close the drain cock.
8.
Fill the fuel tank.
9.
Check for any leaks at cover and plug.
WARNING!
Escaping fuel flammable and harmful to skin.
•
Do not smoke while draining moisture and sediment from tank.
•
Do not drain with engine running.
•
Do not allow fuel to remain on skin for an extended period of time.Wash thoroughly
with soap and water.
Figure 74
Figure 75