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Fuel System
Maintenance
Replacing the Fuel Filter
Service Interval: Every 600 hours
1. Turn the key in the ignition switch to the O
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving the operating position.
2. Allow the machine to cool down.
3. Loosen the hose clamps and slide them away from the
filter
(Figure
51).
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Figure 51
1. Fuel filter
2. Hose clamp
4. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
5. Install a new filter to the hoses and secure the hose
clamps
(Figure
51).
Servicing the Fuel Tank
DANGER
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
• Drain gasoline from the fuel tank outdoors when
the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that
spills.
• Never smoke when draining gasoline and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
1. Park the machine on a level surface to ensure that the
fuel tanks drain completely.
2. Turn the key in the ignition switch to the O
and remove the key.
position,
FF
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3. Fuel line
position
FF
3. Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and slide it up
the fuel line away from the fuel filter
4. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel filter
Note: Allow gasoline to drain into a fuel container can
or drain pan
(Figure
Note: This is the best time to install a new fuel filter
because the fuel tank is empty.
5. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter.
6.
Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure
the fuel line
(Figure
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(Figure
51).
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51).
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