4. 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.
5. Close the fuel shutoff v alv e ( Figure 39 ).
Figure 39
1. Fuel shutoff valve 3. Fuel line
2. Hose clamp 4. Fuel lter
6. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps tog ether
and slide them a w a y from the filter ( Figure 39 ).
7. R emo v e the filter from the fuel lines .
8. Install a new filter and mo v e the hose clamps
close to the filter ( Figure 39 ).
9. Open the fuel shutoff v alv e .
Servicing 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. P ark the mac hine on a lev el surface to ensure
that the fuel tanks drain completely .
2. Diseng ag e the po w er tak eoff (PTO), set the
parking brak e , stop the engine , and remo v e
the k ey .
3. Close the fuel shutoff v alv e ( Figure 39 ).
4. Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and
slide it up the fuel line a w a y from the fuel filter
( Figure 39 ).
5. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel filter
( Figure 39 ).
6. Open the fuel shutoff v alv e .
Note: Allo w g asoline to drain into a fuel
container can or drain pan ( Figure 39 ).
Note: No w is the best time to install a new
fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty .
7. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter . Slide
the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure
the fuel line ( Figure 39 ).
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 .
Batter y electr ol yte contains sulfuric acid
which is a deadl y poison and causes sev er e
bur ns.
Do not drink electr ol yte and a v oid contact
with skin, ey es or clothing . W ear safety
g lasses to shield y our ey es and r ub ber g lo v es
to pr otect y our hands.
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