Maintenance
31
Fuel Tank
Draining The Fuel Tank
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
In certain conditions gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn
you, others, and cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
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 drain gasoline near an open flame or
where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a
spark.
•
Never smoke a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
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” to stop the
engine. Remove the key.
2.
Close fuel shut–off valve at fuel tank (Fig. 33).
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Figure 33
1.
Fuel shut-off valve
3.
Loosen the hose clamp and slide it up the fuel
line away from the fuel shut-off valve (Fig. 34).
4.
Pull the fuel line off fuel shut-off valve (Fig. 34).
Open fuel shut-off valve and allow 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.
5.
Install the fuel line onto the fuel shut-off valve.
Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel shut-off
valve to secure the fuel line (Fig. 34).
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Figure 34
1.
Hose clamp
2.
Fuel line
3.
Fuel shut-off valve
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