Countax Garden Tractor Owner's Handbook Manual page 18

The fuel tank is situated under the bonnet beneath the
dashboard of your tractor (fig 43). Great care must be
exercised when dealing with petrol, so use common sense
at all times.
• Extinguish ALL naked flames and sources of ignition.
• Switch off the engine at the ignition and remove the key.
• If the tractor has been running, allow the engine to cool
before attempting to refuel.
• Refuel in a well-ventilated area, preferably outdoors.
• Keep fuel in a clean, purpose made container and make
sure that no water or other foreign substances can mix
with the petrol.
• Wear protective gloves.
• Always fill using a funnel with a mesh strainer.
FILLING THE TANK - Fig 43
1. Clean around the cap of the fuel tank before filling.
2. Fill with new unleaded petrol from a CLEAN container.
3. Use a clean funnel, preferably with a filter.
4. We recommend the use of Countax Fuel Additive,
particularly if the fuel is to be left for more than a couple
of weeks.
FUEL FILTER - Fig 45 & 46
If you suspect that fuel is not getting through to the engine,
first check that the outlet in the fuel tank is not blocked.
Then remove the hose from the carburettor side of the 'in-
line' fuel filter (having first ensured that you have a
container into which fuel flow can be directed). If the fuel
flows, the filter is probably ok. If it is more than a year-old it
is sensible to replace it (consult your dealer).
If fuel is passing the in-line filter, it is likely that fuel is not
your problem. If the carburettor is the problem, it is only
serviceable by your dealer.
Please Note: - BEFORE YOU START
IMPORTANT
The information contained on this, and the following
pages is given on the understanding that Countax
accepts no responsibility for work carried out by a
customer or for any damage thus caused, whether or not
the service instructions have been misunderstood. To be
sure that your warranty terms are not breached, service
work should only be carried out by your dealer.
C Series Garden Tractor - Fuel
Fig 43
1/4 Turn - OPEN
Fuel Shut-Off Valve (where fitted)
Fig 44
In-line Filter on Single Cylinder
Fig 45
In-line Filter on Twin Cylinder
Fig 46
Fuel Tank Location
1/4 Turn - CLOSED
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