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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 blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, and engage the parking brake.
2.
Shut off 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.
Close the fuel-shutoff valve under the seat
(Figure
59).
Figure 59
1. Fuel filter
2. Hose clamp
5.
Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together
and slide them away from the filter
6.
Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
7.
Install a new filter and move the hose clamps
close to the filter
8.
Open the fuel-shutoff valve.
Important:
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.
EUTRAL
3. Fuel-shutoff valve
(Figure
(Figure
59).
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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