Fuel System
Maintenance
Draining the Fuel Tank
Service Interval:
Every 2 years
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the cutting
units, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine,
and remove the key.
Drain and clean the fuel tank every 2 years. Also,
drain and clean the tank if the fuel system becomes
contaminated or if the machine is to be stored for an
extended period. Use clean fuel to flush out the tank.
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1.
Fuel tank drain
Checking the Fuel Lines
and Connections
Service Interval:
Every 400 hours (or yearly,
whichever comes first).
Check the fuel lines and connections for deterioration,
damage, or loose connections.
Servicing the Water
Separator
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily—Drain
water or other contaminants from
the water separator.
Every 400 hours—Replace the fuel-filter
canister.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and remove the key.
2.
Place a clean container under the fuel filter.
3.
Loosen the drain plug on the bottom of the filter
canister and open the vent on the top of the
canister mount.
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1.
Water separator filter canister
4.
Clean the area where the filter canister mounts.
5.
Remove the filter canister and clean the
mounting surface.
6.
Lubricate the gasket on the filter canister with
clean oil.
7.
Install the filter canister by hand until the gasket
contacts the mounting surface, then rotate it an
additional 1/2 turn.
8.
Tighten the drain plug on the bottom of the filter
canister and close the vent on the top of the
canister mount.
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