MTD 700 Series Professional Shop Manual page 13

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Hair pin clip
Fuel line clamped above support bracket
Fuel line clamp moved away from filter
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Fuel tank plastic tie
Figure 2.4
Deck lift cable
Figure 2.5
Fuel filter
Figure 2.6
3. Cut the plastic tie that secures the fuel tank to the gas
tank support bracket. See Figure 2.4.
4. If you did not drain the fuel, raise the fuel tank up off
the support bracket high enough to allow you to
clamp the fuel line above the support bracket.
See Figure 2.5.
NOTE: This will allow you to remove the tank and fuel line
up and out of the support bracket.
5. Using pliers slide the fuel line clamp away from the
fuel filter. See Figure 2.6.
6. Remove the fuel line from the fuel filter nipple.
7. Remove the fuel tank and line from the support
bracket.
8. Install the fuel tank by following the above steps in
reverse order.
9. Test run the tractor and check for leaks before return-
ing to service.
Engine Related Parts
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