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5. Place a drain pan under the fuel lines to catch
any leaks, then remove the filter from the fuel
lines.
6. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps
close to the filter.
7. Remove the clamp blocking fuel flow and open
the fuel valves.
1
2
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Figure 26
1. Filter 2. Hose
clamp
Draining
the Fuel T
anks
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 tanks 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 while handling fuel.
1. Park the traction unit on a level surface, to
ensure that the fuel tanks drain completely.
2. Lower the loader arms and stop the engine.
Remove the key.
3. Shut off the fuel valve on the bottom of each fuel
tank (Fig. 27).
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1
Figure 27
1. Fuel
valve
4. Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and slide
it up the fuel line away from the filter.
5. Pull the fuel line off of the fuel filter, open the
fuel valves, and allow the gasoline to drain into a
gas can or drain pan.
Note: Now is the best time to install a new
fuel filter because the fuel tanks are
empty.
6. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter.
7. Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to
secure the fuel line.
8. Open the fuel valve on the bottom of each fuel
tank.
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