Installing the Fuel Pump and
Sending Unit
1.
Support the float arm and pickup tube together
and slip the float and fuel filter into the opening
in the fuel tank (
).
Important:
Ensure that the float and the
long leg of the filter are pointing forward in
the tank and the fitting at the top of the fuel
pump points 90° toward the centerline of the
machine.
2.
Seat the fuel pump/sending unit into the opening
in the tank (
and
).
3.
Install the seal and nut over the fuel
pump/sending and onto the neck of the fuel tank
and tighten the nut hand tight (
4.
Connect the coupling on the fuel hose to the
fitting of the fuel pump (
).
Note:
Ensure that the locking sleeve of the
fuel-hose coupling secures the coupling to the
pump fitting.
5.
Connect the 2-socket connector of the
machine-wiring harness to the 2-pin connector
of the fuel pump/sending unit; Connect the 2-pin
connector of the machine-wiring harness to the
2-socket connector of the fuel pump/sending
unit (
6.
Rotate the starter switch to the O
N
position and
check the fuel-hose coupling for leaks.
Note:
If the coupling leaks, rotate the starter
switch to the O
FF
position, remove the key,
remove the coupling, check the coupling and
fitting for dirt or damage, and install the hose
and coupling onto the fitting.
Note:
Repair any fuel leaks before proceeding
to the next step.
7.
Assemble the cover to the tank with the 4 screws
(#10 x 3/4 inch) that you removed in step
of
Installing the Fuel Pump and Sending Unit (page
62)
.
8.
Torque the screws to 113 N∙cm (10 in-lb).
Draining the Fuel Tank
Service Interval:
Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)
Drain and clean the fuel tank if the fuel system
becomes contaminated or if you plan to store the
machine for an extended period. When cleaning the
fuel tank, use fresh, clean fuel to flush out the tank.
1.
Transfer the fuel from the tank into an approved
fuel container using a siphon pump, or from the
machine before you pour the fuel out of the tank
fill spout into the fuel container.
Note:
If you remove the fuel tank, you will
need to disconnect the fuel hose and electrical
connectors from the fuel pump and sending unit;
refer to
Removing the Fuel Pump and Sending
.
2.
Flush the tank with fresh, clean fuel, if necessary.
3.
Replace the fuel filters; refer to
Fuel Filter (page 61)
.
4.
Install the tank if you removed it in step
Note:
If you remove the fuel tank, you will
need to connect the fuel hose and electrical
connectors to the fuel pump and sending unit ;
refer to
Installing the Fuel Pump and Sending
.
5.
Fill the tank with fresh, clean fuel.
Bleeding the Fuel System
Use this procedure after you have serviced the fuel
filter or ran the engine out of fuel, and the engine does
not start.
1.
Ensure that you have 1/2 tank of fuel in the fuel
tank.
2.
Insert the key into the starter switch and rotate it
to the O
N
position.
3.
Rotate the key to the O
FF
position.
4.
Attempt to start the engine.
5.
If the engine does not start, repeat steps
and
several times and then attempt to start the
engine.
Note:
Repeat step
until the engine starts.
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