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Figure 31
1. Filter 2. Hose clamp
Draining the Fuel Tank
Danger
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and others
and can damage property.
• 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 smoke when draining gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
1. Park the traction unit on a level surface, to ensure that
the fuel tanks drain completely.
2. Lower the loader arms, stop the engine, and remove
the key.
3. Shut off the fuel valve in the hose near the bottom of
the fuel tank (Fig. 32).
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Figure 32
1. Fuel valve, open 2. Fuel valve, closed
4. Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and slide it up
the fuel line away from the filter.
5. Pull the fuel line off of the fuel filter, open the fuel
valve, and allow the 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.
6. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter.
7. Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure
the fuel line.
8. Open the fuel valve in the hose near the bottom of the
fuel tank as illustrated in Figure 32.
Cleaning and Storage
1. Lower the loader arms, stop the engine, and remove
the key.
2. Remove dirt and grime from the external parts of the
entire traction unit, especially the engine. Clean dirt
and chaff from the outside of the engine’s cylinder
head fins and blower housing.
Important You can wash the traction unit with mild
detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the traction
unit. Avoid excessive use of water, especially near the
control panel, engine, hydraulic pumps, and motors.
3. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner, page 22.
4. Grease the traction unit; refer to Greasing the Traction
Unit, page 22.
5. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Servicing the
Engine Oil, page 25.
6. Remove the spark plugs and check the condition of
each; refer to Servicing the Spark Plugs, page 28.
7. With the spark plugs removed from the engine, pour
two tablespoons of engine oil into each spark plug
hole.
8. Place rags over the spark plug holes to catch any oil
spray, then use the starter to crank the engine and
distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
9. Install the spark plugs, but do not install the wires on
the spark plugs.
10. Check the tire pressure; refer to Tire Pressure, page 14.
11. Charge the battery; refer to the Setup section.
12. For storage over 30 days, prepare the traction unit as
follows.
A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to
fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from
stabilizer manufacturer (1 oz. per gallon). Do not
use an alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol or
methanol).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when
mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times.
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