MAINTENANCE
2.18
VENT LINES
1. Check fuel tank, oil tank, carburetor , battery and
transmission vent lines for signs of wear,
deterioration,damageorleakage. Replaceevery
two years.
2. Be sure vent lines are routed properly and
secured with cable ties. CAUTION: Make sure
lines are not kinked or pinched.
FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced in accordance with
the Periodic Maintenance Chart.
1. Shut off fuel supply at fuel valve.
2. Remove line clamps at both ends of the filter.
3. Remove fuel lines from filter .
4. Install new filter and clamps onto fuel lines with
arrow pointed in direction of fuel flow.
Arrow Indicates Direction of Flow
To Carburetor
Fuel Filter Located Close To Carburetor
5. Install clamps on fuel line.
6. Turn fuel valve ON.
7. Start engine and inspect for leaks.
CARBURETOR DRAINING
The carburetor float bowl should be drained
periodically to remove moisture or sediment from the
bowl, or before extended periods of storage.
Drain tube
attached
here
Drain Screw
NOTE: Thebowldrainscrewis locatedonthebottom
left side of the float bowl.
1. Turn fuel valve to the off position.
2. Place a clean container beneath the bowl drain
spigot or bowl drain hose.
Fuel Valve Location
Fuel V alve
ON
OFF
RES
3. Turn drain screw out two turns and allow fuel in
the float bowl and fuel line to drain completely.
4. Inspect the drained fuel for water or sediment.
5. Tighten drain screw.
6. Turnfuelvalveto“ON”.
7. Start machine and check for leaks.
NOTE: If there is a tube attached, it must be
reattached as this will effect engine performance.