Maintenance
33
IMPORTANT: With the parking brake
released, the rear wheels must rotate freely
when you push the tractor. If brake action
and free wheel rotation cannot be achieved,
contact your Authorized Service Dealer
immediately.
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 near
the tractor.
1. Park the machine on a level surface to assure the
fuel tank drains completely. Then disengage the
power take off (PTO), set the parking brake,
lower the attachment lift, and turn the ignition
key to “STOP” to stop the engine. Remove the
ignition key.
2. Close the fuel shut–off valve at the fuel tank
(Fig. 39 & 40).
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1
Figure 39
1. Fuel
shut-of
f valve
1
2
3
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Figure
40
1. Hose
clamp
2.
Fuel line
3.
Fuel shut-of
f valve
3. Loosen the hose clamp and slide it up the fuel
line away from the fuel shut-off valve (Fig. 40).
4. Pull the fuel line off the fuel shut-off valve (Fig.
40). Some fuel will flow out from the hose as it
is disconnected from the valve. Attach a 5/16 ID
hose to the valve to help drain the fuel into the
container. Open the valve and allow gasoline to
drain into a gas can or drain pan.
IMPORTANT: Do not turn or unscrew the
fuel shut–off valve.
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