Draining and Cleaning the
Fuel Tank
Service Interval:
Every 800 hours
Before storage
Drain and clean the fuel tank if the fuel system
becomes contaminated or if the machine is to be
stored for an extended period. Use clean fuel to flush
out the tank.
1.
Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page 41)
.
2.
Align a drain container under the drain valve at
the bottom of the fuel tank (
).
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Figure 84
1.
Drain valve (bottom of the fuel tank)
3.
Open the drain valve and allow the fuel to drain.
4.
If needed, add clean fuel to the fuel tank to flush
it out.
5.
Close the drain valve.
Note:
When you add fuel to the tank, check the
drain valve for leaks.
Cleaning the Fuel-Intake
Screen
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the cutting
units, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine,
and remove the key.
The fuel-intake tube, located inside the fuel tank, is
equipped with a screen to help prevent debris from
entering the fuel system. Remove the fuel-intake tube
and clean the screen as required.
1.
Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page 41)
.
2.
Tilt the seat; refer to
Tilting the Seat (page 42)
.
3.
Remove the clamp that secures the hose to the
fuel pick-up tube (
).
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Figure 85
1.
Screen (fuel pick-up tube)
3.
Hose clamp
2.
Fuel tank
4.
Hose
4.
Remove the fuel pick-up tube and rubber
bushing from the tank.
5.
Clean the screen at the end of the fuel pick-up
tube (
).
6.
Insert the fuel pick-up tube and rubber bushing
into the tank until the bushing is seated into the
tank.
7.
Assemble the hose onto the fuel pick-up tube
and secure it with the clamp.
8.
Lower and latch the seat; refer to
.
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