Fuel System
Maintenance
Draining the Fuel T ank
Y ou can drain the fuel tank by removing it and pouring
the fuel out of the ll neck; refer to Removing the Fuel
T ank ( page 36 ) . Y ou can also drain the fuel tank by
using a siphon in the following procedure.
DANGER
In certain conditions, fuel is extremely
ammable and highly explosive. A re or
explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can damage property .
• Drain fuel from the fuel tank when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open
area. W ipe up any fuel that spills.
• Never smoke when draining fuel, and stay
away from an open ame, or where a spark
may ignite the fuel fumes.
1. Disengage the PT O, move the motion-control
levers to the N EUTRAL - LOCK position, and
engage the parking brake.
2. Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Clean around the fuel cap to prevent debris from
getting into the fuel tank ( Figure 47 ).
4. Remove the fuel cap.
5. Insert a syphon pump into the fuel tank.
6. Using the syphon pump, drain the fuel into a fuel
container .
7. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
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Figure 47
1. Fuel cap
Removing the Fuel T ank
1. Lower the platform.
2. Release the cushion; refer to Releasing the
Cushion for Rear Access ( page 28 ) .
3. Remove the cross bracket.
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Figure 48
1. Fuel tank
2. Cross bracket
4. Remove the fuel tank and set it on the operator
platform.
Note: If you want to move the fuel tank further
from the machine, remove the fuel and vent
lines from the top of the tank.
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