BODY PANELS
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Dash Panel
The dash panel may be removed to provide easier
access to the cruise-control and drive system linkages,
or to replace the dash or dash support brackets.
1. Remove the fenders.
2. Remove the steering wheel
2a. Remove the cover from the center of the
steering wheel. See Figure 4.36.
NOTE: The cover can be released by prying-in
on the lock-tabs on the under-side of the steer-
ing wheel. See Figure 4.37.
2b. Remove the bolt that holds the steering
wheel to the steering shaft using a 1/2”
wrench.
2c. Lift the steering wheel off of the shaft.
Figure 4.36
Figure 4.37
CAUTION: The following steps involve working
with gasoline. Gasoline is flammable, and steps
should be taken to avoid fire hazard;
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Allow the engine to cool fully before starting
work on the tractor.
• Eliminate any sources of possible ignition from
the work area, including but not limited to:
heat sources, open flame, potential sparks.
• Clean-up any spilled fuel quickly and properly,
disposing of cleaning materials in a way that will
not produce a further fire hazard.
• Hold any drained fuel in an approved and safe
container.
3. Remove the fuel tank.
3a. Drain the fuel tank to a level that will not
allow fuel to spill.
NOTE: The tank may be drained by mechanical
syphon or by disconnecting the fuel line from the
fuel filter.
3b. Remove the two screws that hold the top of
the wire form fuel tank bracket to the dash
support brackets using a 3/8” wrench.
See Figure 4.38.
Figure 4.38
Top tank bracket mounting screw
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