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Fuel System
Maintenance
DANGER
In certain conditions, fuel is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can damage property.
Refer to
Adding Fuel (page 17)
list of fuel related precautions.
Replacing the Fuel Filter
Service Interval: Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first) (more often in dusty,
dirty conditions).
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.
The fuel filter is located near the engine on the left
front of the engine.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), 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.
5.
Replace the fuel filter
Note:
Ensure that the markings on the filter
follow the fuel flow direction.
for a complete
(Figure
51).
6.
Open the fuel-shutoff valve.
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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Figure 51
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