MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Form 169469/169470/169471 148 Revision C
7.8.6.3 Draining Fuel Tank
Draining the fuel tank is necessary to remove
old or contaminated fuel.
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death from
explosion or fire, do not smoke or allow
flame or sparks near windrower when
servicing.
a. Stop the engine and remove the key.
b. Open engine compartment hood to lowest
position. See Section 7.4 ENGINE
COMPARTMENT HOOD.
c. Close fuel supply valve (A).
d. Place a 5 U.S. gallon (20 litre) drain pan under
the fuel supply hose (B) at primary filter.
e. Loosen clamp (C) and pull hose (B) off fitting.
f. Route hose to drain pan and open valve (A) to
drain tank.
g. After fuel has stopped flowing from hose,
remove plug (D) to ensure tank is completely
drained.
h. Add some clean fuel to tank to flush out any
remaining contaminants.
i. Replace drain plug and reattach hose (B) to
fitting. Install clamp (C) and tighten.
j. Refill tank.
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