Gravely HR1536FL - Page 21

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Replacing Fuel Filter
1. Park unit safely. (See Using the Parking
Brake on page 13.)
2. Disconnect the fuel hose from the outlet
side (A) of the fuel filter, and drain
gasoline into a properly marked
container.
3. Remove the fuel filter from the inlet fuel
hose. Discard filter in appropriate
manner.
IMPORTANT: When installing a new fuel
filter, the filter arrow must be pointing in the
direction of fuel flow.
4. Connect a new fuel filter to hoses.
5. Install hose clamps.
SERVICING TRANSMISSION
Avoid Fumes
Hydraulic Oil
Use only 20W-50 non-detergent hydraulic oil.
Checking Transmission Oil Level
1. Park unit safely. See Using the Parking
Brake on page 13.
2. Remove hydraulic reservoir cap; the oil
level should be 5 in. (127 mm) from the
top of the filler pipe. Add oil as needed.
Changing Transmission Oil and Filter
1. Park unit safely. (See Using the Parking
Brake on page 13.)
2. Allow engine and hydraulic reservoir to
cool.
3. Clean area around reservoir filler cap
and oil filter (A) mount.
4. Place a properly marked container with
a capacity of at least 5 qt (4.7 L) under
the hydraulic filter.
5. Turn hydraulic filter counterclockwise to
remove and drain oil.
NOTE: If necessary the filter guard (B) may
be removed for easier access to the filter.
Loosen (do not remove) two hex bolts
retaining the filter guard and slide guard off of
bolts.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors
are explosive and flammable:
• Do not smoke while handling
fuel.
• Keep fuel away from flames
or sparks.
• Shut off engine before
servicing.
• Cool engine before servicing.
• Work in a well-ventilated
area.
• Clean up spilled fuel
immediately.
Figure 19
A
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine
exhaust fumes contain carbon
monoxide and can cause serious
illness or death.
Move the unit to an outside area
before running the engine.
Do not run an engine in an enclosed
area without adequate ventilation.
• Connect a pipe extension to
the engine exhaust pipe to
direct the exhaust fumes out
of the area.
• Allow fresh outside air into
the work area to clear the
exhaust fumes out.