Emptying The Fuel Tank And Cleaning The Fuel Filter; Waste Disposal - Exmark Metro 26 Operator's Manual

Figure 28
1. 1/4-20 x 1 screw
4. Lift off the cover and brush out all the debris
around the belt area.
5. Install the belt cover.
6. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Emptying the Fuel Tank and
Cleaning the Fuel Filter
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
The fuel filter (screen) element is located inside the
fuel tank.
1. Stop the engine and wait for it to cool down.
Note: Drain gasoline for a cold engine only.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug
(Figure 5).
3. Close the fuel valve located in the fuel line
between the engine and tank by rotating clockwise.
4. Disconnect the fuel line (Figure 29) by loosening
the tube clamp at the carburetor.
1. Carburetor fuel fitting
2. Fuel line clamp
5. Open the fuel valve by turning the lever to the
open position.
6. Drain the gasoline completely from the tank and
fuel line into an approved fuel container.
7. Remove the fuel tank from the mower.
8. Close the fuel valve.
9. Pour a small amount of fuel in the fuel tank, move
the fuel around in the tank, and pour it out into
an approved fuel container.
10. Install the fuel tank and fuel line.

Waste Disposal

Motor Oil Disposal
Engine oil and hydraulic oil are both pollutants to
the environment. Dispose of used oil at a certified
recycling center or according to your state and local
regulations.
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Maintenance
Figure 29
3. Fuel line