Fuel And Hydraulic Tanks - Genie GTH-1048 Service Manual

March 2015
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Fuel and Hydraulic Tank
How to Remove the Fuel and
Hydraulic Tank Assembly
Explosion and fire hazard. Engine
fuels are combustible. Remove the
fuel tank in an open, well-
ventilated area away from heaters,
sparks, flames and lighted
tobacco. Always have an
approved fire extinguisher within
easy reach.
Explosion and fire hazard. Never
drain or store fuel in an open
container due to the possibility of
fire.
Explosion and fire hazard. When
transferring fuel, connect a
grounding wire between the
machine and pump or container.
1 Open the access door above the hydraulic tank.
2 Disconnect the battery from the machine.
Electrocution hazard. Contact with
electrically charged circuits could
result in death or serious injury.
Remove all rings, watches and
other jewelry.
3 Remove the battery from the machine.
4 Tag and disconnect the wire harness from the
fuel level terminals.
5 Remove the filler cap from the hydraulic tank.
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Fuel and Hydraulic Tank
6 Place a drain pan or other suitable container
under the hydraulic tank. Refer to Section 2,
Specifications .
7 Remove the drain plug from the hydraulic tank
and completely drain the tank.
8 Remove the filler cap from the fuel tank.
9 Using an approved hand-operated pump, drain
the fuel tank into a container of suitable
capacity. Refer to Section 2, Specifications .
Note: Be sure to only use a hand operated pump
suitable for use with gasoline and/or diesel fuel.
10 Tag, disconnect and plug the fuel supply and
return hoses. Cap the fittings.
11 Tag, disconnect and plug the supply and return
hoses from the hydraulic tank. Cap the fittings.
12 Support and secure the tank assembly to an
appropriate lifting device.
13 Remove the fasteners securing the tank
assembly to the chassis. Remove the tank from
the machine.
GTH-1048 • GTH-1056
Section 4 • Repair Procedures
Bodily injury hazard. Beware of
hot oil. Contact with hot oil may
cause severe burns.
Explosion and fire hazard. When
transferring fuel, connect a
grounding wire between the
machine and pump or container.
Crushing hazard. The tank
assembly could become
unbalanced and fall if not properly
supported when removed from the
machine.
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