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Fuel System
Maintenance
Draining the Fuel Tank
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others and can damage property.
• Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open
area. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
• Never smoke when draining gasoline, and
stay away from an open flame or where a
spark may ignite the gasoline fumes.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, to assure fuel
tank drains completely. Then disengage the power
take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the
ignition key to
off . Remove the key.
2. Close the fuel shut-off valve at the fuel tank
(Figure 37).
3. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together
and slide it up the fuel line away from fuel filter
(Figure 37).
4. Pull the fuel line off the fuel filter (Figure 37). Open
the fuel shut-off valve and allow the gasoline to drain
into a gas can or drain pan.
Note:
Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter
because the fuel tank is empty. Refer to Replacing
the Fuel Filter.
5. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose
clamp close to the valve to secure the fuel line.
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Figure 37
1. Fuel shut-off valve 2. Clamp
Servicing the Fuel Filter
Replacing the Fuel Filter
Service Interval: Every 200 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)
Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel
line.
Note:
Note how the fuel filter is installed in order to
install the new filter correctly.
Note:
Wipe up any spilled fuel.
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Close fuel shut-off valve at the fuel tank (Figure 37).
4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and
slide them away from the filter (Figure 38).
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