4-40 Inspection, Maintenance and Adjustment
022-00028AE 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 shut down engine.
2.
Open the drain valve (1,Figure 76) 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 (2,Figure 76).
5.
Clean inside of the tank and suction
stainer (Figure 77).
6.
Install the inspection cover with a new
gasket. Tighten the bolts. Do not
overtighten.
7.
Close drain valve.
8.
Fill fuel tank.
9.
Check for any leaks at cover and plug.
WARNING!
Fuel is flammable and harmful to skin.
•
Do not smoke while draining moisture and sediment from fuel tank.
•
Do not drain fuel with engine running.
•
Do not allow fuel to remain on skin for an extended period of time. Wash thoroughly
with soap and water.
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Figure 76
Figure 77
