Operator's Manual

Maintenance
27
Fuel Filter
Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours
or yearly, whichever occurs first.
Replacing the Fuel Filter
Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the
fuel line.
1. 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. 26).
3. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together
and slide them away from the filter (Fig. 25).
4. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
5. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps
close to the filter.
6. Open fuel shut-off valve at fuel tank (Fig. 26).
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Figure 25
1. Filter 2. Hose clamp
Fuel Tank
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 AVOID 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. 26).
3. Loosen the hose clamp and slide it up the fuel
line away from the fuel shut-off valve (Fig. 26).
4. Pull the fuel line off fuel shut-off valve (Fig. 26).
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.