Operator's Manual

Maintenance
30
Fuel T ank
Draining The Fuel Tank
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• In certain conditions gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn
you, others, and cause property damage.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
• 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 drain gasoline near an open flame or
where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a
spark.
• Never smoke a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, to assure
fuel tank drains completely. Then disengage the
power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and
turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the
engine. Remove the key.
2. Close fuel shut-off valve at fuel tank (Fig. 29).
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Figure 29
1. Fuel shut-of f valve
3. Open the hood.
4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and
slide it up the fuel line toward the fuel tank
(Fig. 30).
5. Pull the fuel line off the filter (Fig. 30). Open
fuel shut-off valve and allow gasoline to drain
into a gas can or drain pan.
Note: Now is the best time to install a new
fuel filter because the fuel tank is
empty.
6. Install the fuel line onto the filter. Slide the hose
clamp close to the filter to secure the fuel line
and filter. Refer to Replacing the Fuel Filter;
page 31.
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Figure 30
1. Hose clamp
2. Fuel line
3. Filter