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Fuel Tank
Draining The Fuel Tank
POTENTIAL HAZARD
In certain conditions gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn
you, others, and cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open
area. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
Never drain gasoline near an open flame or
where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a
spark.
Never smoke a cigarette, cigar or pipe near
the tractor.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface to assure the
fuel tank drains completely. Then disengage the
power take off (PTO), set the parking brake,
lower the attachment lift, and turn the ignition
key to "STOP" to stop the engine. Remove the
key.
2.
Close the fuel shut–off valve at the fuel tank
(Fig. 39 & 40).
Figure 39
1. Fuel shut-off valve
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Figure 40
1. Hose clamp
2. Fuel line
3.
Loosen the hose clamp and slide it up the fuel
line away from the fuel shut-off valve (Fig. 40).
4.
Pull the fuel line off the fuel shut-off valve (Fig.
40). Some fuel will flow out from the hose as it
is disconnected from the valve. Attach a 5/16 ID
hose to the valve to help drain the fuel into the
container. Open the valve and allow gasoline to
drain into a gas can or drain pan.
IMPORTANT: Do not turn or unscrew the
fuel shut–off valve.
5.
Install the fuel line onto the fuel shut-off valve.
Slide the hose clamp close to the valve to secure
the fuel line (Fig. 40). The fuel shut–off valve
should normally be left open, except for service
on the fuel system or when the tractor is
transported on a trailer.
Maintenance
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3. Fuel shut-off valve
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