Maintenance
29
Fuel
T
ank
Draining The Fuel Tank
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 tank 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 a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, to assure
fuel tank drains completely. Then disengage the
power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and
turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the
engine. Remove the key.
2. Close fuel shut–off valve at fuel tank (Fig. 29).
3. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and
slide it up the fuel line away from valve
(Fig. 29).
4. Pull the fuel line off the valve (Fig. 29). Open
fuel shut-off valve and allow 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 tank is
empty. Refer to Replacing the Fuel
Filter; page 30.
5. Install the fuel line onto the valve. Slide the hose
clamp close to the valve to secure the fuel line.
m–1717
1
2
Figure 29
1. Fuel
shut-of
f valve
2. Clamp
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