Fuel And Hydraulic Tanks; Fuel Tank - Genie S-60 Service Manual

Section 7 • Repair Procedures

Fuel and Hydraulic Tanks

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Fuel Tank

How to Remove the Fuel Tank
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. When
transferring fuel, connect a
grounding wire between the
machine and pump or container.
1 Turn the manual fuel shutoff valve to the
position.
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2 Remove the tank side turntable cover. See 4-1,
How to Remove a Turntable Cover.
3 Gasoline/LPG models: Disconnect, drain and
plug the fuel hose.
Diesel models: Disconnect, drain and plug the
supply and return fuel hoses. Cap the fuel
return fitting on the fuel tank.
4 Metal tank: Remove the fuel tank hold down
straps retaining fasteners. Remove the straps
from the fuel tank.
Plastic tank: Remove the fuel tank retaining
fasteners.
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5 Support the fuel tank with 2 lifting straps. Place
one lifting strap at each end of the tank and
attach the lifting straps to an overhead crane.
6 Remove the fuel tank from the machine.
Genie S-60 & Genie S-65
Third Edition • First Printing
Crushing hazard. The fuel tank
could become unbalanced and fall
when it is removed from the
machine if it is not properly
supported and secured to the
overhead crane.
Component damage hazard.
When installing the plastic fuel
tank, do not overtighten the
retaining fasteners.
Clean the fuel tank and inspect
for rust and corrosion before
installing.
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