Fuel System
Maintenance
Replacing the Fuel Filter
Service Interval: Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever comes
first) (more often in dirty or dusty
conditions).
The fuel filter is located near the engine on the front or rear
side of the engine.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to
the neutral-locked position, and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Allow the machine to cool down.
4. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
5. Close the fuel-shutoff valve under the seat
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Figure 46
1. Fuel filter
2. Hose clamp
6. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide
them away from the filter
7. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
8. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to
the filter
(Figure
46).
9. Open the fuel-shutoff valve.
Note: It is important to install the fuel line hoses and secure
with plastic ties the same as they were originally installed at
the factory to keep the fuel line away from components that
can cause fuel line damage.
(Figure
46).
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3. Fuel shutoff valve
(Figure
46).
Servicing the Fuel Tank
Do not attempt to drain the fuel tank. Ensure that an
Authorized Service Dealer drains the fuel tank and services
any components of the fuel system.
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