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Replacing the Fuel Filter
1.
Remove the pickup tube of the fuel filter from
the fitting of the fuel pump
Note:
Discard the fuel filter.
Figure 74
1. Fitting (fuel pump)
2. Float arm (full position)
3. Pickup tube
2.
Align the pickup tube of the new fuel filter with
the fitting of the fuel pump
3.
Align the long leg of the fuel filter with float when
the float arm is in the empty position
4.
Insert the fuel-pump fitting into the pickup tube
until the fitting is fully seated
(Figure
74).
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4. Float arm (empty position)
5. Fuel filter (short leg)
6. Fuel filter (long leg)
(Figure
74).
(Figure
74).
(Figure
74).
Installing the Fuel Pump and
Sending Unit
1.
Support the float arm and pickup tube together
and slip the float and fuel filter into the opening
in the fuel tank
Important:
Ensure that the float and the
long leg of the filter are pointing forward in
the tank and the fitting at the top of the fuel
pump points 90° toward the centerline of the
machine.
2.
Seat the fuel pump/sending unit into the opening
in the tank
(Figure 73
3.
Install the seal and nut over the fuel
pump/sending and onto the neck of the fuel tank
and tighten the nut hand tight
4.
Connect the coupling on the fuel hose to the
fitting of the fuel pump
Note:
Ensure that the locking sleeve of the
fuel-hose coupling secures the coupling to the
pump fitting.
5.
Connect the 2-socket connector of the
machine-wiring harness to the 2-pin connector
of the fuel pump/sending unit; Connect the 2-pin
connector of the machine-wiring harness to the
2-socket connector of the fuel pump/sending
unit
(Figure
73).
6.
Rotate the starter switch to the O
check the fuel-hose coupling for leaks.
Note:
If the coupling leaks, rotate the starter
switch to the O
remove the coupling, check the coupling and
fitting for dirt or damage, and install the hose
and coupling onto the fitting.
Note:
Repair any fuel leaks before proceeding
to the next step.
7.
Assemble the cover to the tank with the and 4
screws (#10 x 3/4 inch) that you removed in step
2
of
Removing the Fuel Pump and Sending Unit
(page
58).
8.
Torque the screws to 113 N•cm (10 in-lbs).
60
(Figure
73).
and
Figure
74).
(Figure
(Figure
73).
position and
N
position, remove the key,
FF
73).
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