Fuel Tank Removal And Replacement Procedure - Lincoln Electric Classic 300 MP Service Manual

LINCOLN ELECTRIC

FUEL TANK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized
repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will
invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety
notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual. If for any reason you do not understand the test
procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department
for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
TEST DESCRIPTION
This procedure will aid the technician in the removal and replacement of the Fuel Tank Assembly.
MATERIALS NEEDED
1/2" Nutdriver
Fuel Siphon
Fuel Container
Needle Nose Pliers
9/16" Open-End Wrench
9/16" Nutdriver
Wiring Diagram
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Turn off the engine on the Classic 300 MP machine.
2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure.
3. Using a 1/2" nutdriver, loosen the nut securing the negative battery cable to the battery. See
Wiring Diagram.
4. Perform the Output Choke Removal Procedure.
5. Label and disconnect leads 229 and 5J from the fuel level sensor. See Figure F.54. See Wiring
Diagram.
6. Using a fuel siphon, drain the fuel from the tank into an appropriate container.
7. Using needle nose pliers, label and disconnect the fuel line from the top of the fuel tank. See Figure
F.55. NOTE: The fuel line may still contain a small amount of fuel, take the necessary precautions to
prevent fuel spills.
8. Using needle nose pliers, label and disconnect the fuel line from the bottom of the fuel tank. NOTE:
The fuel line may still contain a small amount of fuel, take the necessary precautions to prevent fuel
spills.
9. Using a 9/16" open-end wrench and a 9/16" nutdriver, remove the nut, bolt, lock washer and three
flat washers securing each side of the CV box to the fuel tank rail (two sets). See Figure F.56. See
Wiring Diagram. NOTE: Support the CV box to relieve strain on the cables coming out of the CV box.
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