Figure 35
1. Filter 3. Fuel shut-off valve
2. Hose clamp
5. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps tog ether
and slide them a w a y from the filter ( Figure 35 ).
6. R emo v e the filter from the fuel lines .
7. Install a new filter and mo v e the hose clamps
close to the filter to secure the fuel line
( Figure 35 ).
8. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
9. Open the fuel shut-off v alv e .
Draining the Fuel Tank
In cer tain conditions, gasoline is extr emel y
flamma ble and highl y explosi v e. A fir e or
explosion fr om gasoline can bur n y ou and
other s and can dama ge pr oper ty .
• Drain gasoline fr om the fuel tank when
the engine is cold. Do this outdoor s in
an open ar ea. W ipe up an y gasoline that
spills.
• Nev er smok e when draining gasoline,
and stay a w ay fr om an open flame or
wher e a spar k may ignite the gasoline
fumes.
1. Diseng ag e the PTO , mo v e the motion control
lev ers to the neutral loc k ed position and set
the parking brak e .
2. Stop the engine , remo v e the k ey , and w ait for
all mo ving par ts to stop before lea ving the
operating position.
3. Close fuel shut-off v alv e ( Figure 36 ).
Figure 36
1. Filter 3. Hose clamp
2. Fuel shut-off valve
4. Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and
slide it a w a y from the fuel filter ( Figure 36 ).
5. Pull the fuel line off fuel filter ( Figure 36 ).
Open fuel shut-off v alv e and allo w g asoline to
drain into a g as can or drain pan.
Note: No w 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 . Slide
the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure
the fuel line ( Figure 36 ).
Electrical System
Maintenance
Servicing the Battery
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Pr oposition 65 W ar ning
Batter y posts, ter minals, and r elated
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals kno wn to the State of
Calif or nia to cause cancer and r epr oducti v e
har m. W ash hands after handling .
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