Operator's Manual

Maintenance
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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) and turn the
ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine. Move
controllers to neutral locked position and apply
parking brake. Remove the key.
2. Close fuel shut–off valve on console.
3. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together
and slide them away from the filter (Fig. 34).
4. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
5. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps
close to the filter (Fig. 35).
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
7. Open fuel shut-off valve on console.
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Figure 34
1. Filter 2. Hose clamp
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 (Fig. 35).
3. Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and slide
it up the fuel line away from the fuel filter
(Fig. 35).