Fuel Tank Removal And Replacement Procedure - Lincoln Electric Fleet 650 Service Manual

LINCOLN ELECTRIC

FUEL TANK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized
repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will
invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety
notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual. If for any reason you do not understand the test
procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department
for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
TEST DESCRIPTION
This procedure will aid the technician in the removal and replacement of the Fuel Tank.
MATERIALS NEEDED
Needle-Nose Pliers
Fuel Siphon
Fuel Storage Container
Paper Towels
Wiring Diagram
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Turn off the engine on the Fleet 650 machine.
2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure.
3. Perform the Chopper Module Capacitor Discharge Procedure.
4. Label and disconnect leads 229 and 5J from the fuel level sender. See
Diagram. Cut cable ties as necessary. Route leads thru the fuel tank shield.
5. Using a fuel siphon, remove the fuel from the fuel tank and store in an appropriate fuel storage
container.
6. Using needle-nose pliers, loosen the hose clamps securing the fuel hoses to the fuel tank.
NOTE: To avoid spills, temporarily wrap fuel hoses with paper towels to absorb any residual fuel. If
there is any fuel left in the fuel tank, drain it into an appropriate fuel storage container.
7. Route the fuel hoses thru the shelf and lift bail frame.
8. Carefully lift the fuel tank out of the machine.
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
1. Carefully position the new fuel tank into the machine.
2. Route the fuel hoses thru the shelf and lift bail frame.
3. Using needle-nose pliers, tighten the hose clamps securing the fuel hoses to the fuel tank.
4. Route leads 229 and 5J thru the fuel tank shield.
5. Connect leads 229 and 5J to the fuel level sender. See Wiring Diagram.
6. Perform the Case Cover Replacement Procedure.
Fleet™ 650 Service Manual
Figure F.51. See Wiring
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