Repair Engine and Upper Machine Components
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4.14 Fuel Tank (DS Models)
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4.14.1 Remove the silencing cover.
4.14.2 Disconnect the fuel supply line (f) and fuel return line (c) from the fuel
tank and drain the fuel into a suitable container.
Note: In the interests of environmental protection, place a plastic sheet
and a container under the machine to collect any liquid which drains
off. Dispose of this liquid in accordance with environmental protection
legislation.
4.14.3 Remove the M6 screw that holds the fuel tank to the guide handle.
When reinstalling the fuel tank, apply Loctite 243 and torque the screw
to 9.4 Nm (6.9 ft.lbs.).
4.14.4 To remove the fuel filter (b), unscrew the two nuts (e) holding the fuel
supply valve (d) to the fuel tank. The fuel supply valve will come off.
4.14.5 Unscrew the cap (a) from the tank.
4.14.6 Carefully remove the fuel filter with needle-nose pliers.
4.14.7 Replace the fuel filter if the paper element is torn, punctured, or
clogged.
4.14.8 Clean the inside of the fuel tank to remove any sediment.