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Fuel System
Maintenance
Draining the Fuel Tank
Note: There is no other recommended way to drain
fuel from the tank, other than using a syphon pump. A
syphon pump can be purchased at a hardware store.
DANGER
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
• 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 smoke when draining gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
1. Park the machine on a level surface. Disengage the
power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, turn the
ignition key to Off and remove the key.
2. Clean around the fuel cap to prevent debris from
getting into the fuel tank (Figure 52).
3. Remove the fuel cap.
4. Insert a syphon pump into the fuel tank.
5. Using the syphon pump, drain the fuel into a clean
gas can (Figure 51).
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Figure 51
1. Fuel cap
Servicing the Fuel Filter
Replacing the Fuel Filter
Service Interval: Every 800 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)
Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel
line.
Note: Note how the fuel filter is installed in order to
install the new filter correctly.
Note: Wipe up any spilled fuel.
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Close fuel shut-off valve.
4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and
slide them away from the filter (Figure 52).
1. Hose clamp
2. Fuel line
5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
6. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close
to the filter.
7. Open the fuel shut-off valve.
8. Check for fuel leaks and repair if needed.
9. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
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Figure 52
3. Filter
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