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Servicing the Fuel Tank
Danger
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.
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Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area.
Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
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Never smoke when draining gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
Draining The Fuel Tank
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, to assure fuel tank
drains completely. Then disengage the power take off
(PTO) and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key.
2.
Close fuel shut–off valve at fuel tank (Fig. 29).
3.
Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide it
up the fuel line away from valve (Fig. 29).
4.
Pull the fuel line off the valve (Fig. 29). 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. Refer to Replacing the Fuel
Filter; page 30.
5.
Install the fuel line onto the valve. Slide the hose clamp
close to the valve to secure the fuel line.
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Figure 29
1. Fuel shut-off valve
2. Clamp
Servicing the Fuel Filter
Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours or
yearly, whichever occurs first.
Replacing the Fuel Filter
Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line.
1.
Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to off. Remove the key.
2.
Close fuel shut–off valve at fuel tank (Fig. 29).
3.
Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide
them away from the filter (Fig. 30).
4.
Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
5.
Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to
the filter.
6.
Open fuel shut-off valve at fuel tank (Fig. 29).
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Figure 30
1. Hose clamp
2. Fuel line
3. Filter
Servicing the Hydraulic System
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid
Check the hydraulic fluid level before engine is first started
and after every 8 operating hours.
Fluid Type: Mobilube 424 (ISO 68) or equivalent anti–wear
hydraulic fluid.
Important
Use only hydraulic oils specified. Other
fluids could cause system damage.
Tank Capacity: 1-3/4 qt. (1.6 l)
1.
Position machine on a level surface and stop the engine.
2.
Clean area around filler neck and cap\dipstick of
hydraulic tank (Fig. 31).
