4-8
Assembly Manual: Engine Cradle
Revised 12.2019
4.4 FUEL TANK
32. Bolt 4 threaded rods onto the base plate.
- 2 on each side.
33. Place 2 strips of rubber belt on the base
(for the tank to sit on).
34. Sit the tank on the base.
- The welded brackets on the side must fit
over the rods.
- Use washers and nuts to tighten the tank
in place.
35. Remove the plastic plugs from the:
- Front, centre flange
- Top, inside (left side) corner flange
- Rear, bottom centre flange
36. Insert the appropriate fittings into each port.
For unit with gas engine:
- Coat 2 threaded, metal plugs with teflon
thread sealant.
- Insert plugs into front centre, and top
corner flanges.
For diesel engine unit:
- Place a 8MP to 4FP fitting and NPT-2 1/4”
barb 90° fitting to the top inside corner.
- Insert a metal plug into front flange.
37. Place these fittings into the rear flange.
- 8MP - 4FP fitting.
- Add a 1/4” Barb 1/4” NPT 90° fitting.
Fig 28 - Brackets for fuel tank
Fig 29 - Metal plugs
Fig 30 - Barbed fuel fitting
Fig 31 - Fuel cap with integrated level meter
38. Close the fuel tank with the cap.