REPAIRS
Fuel tank
Removing
Before removing the tank on the right of the mower, the rear wheel and the bolts holding the oil cooler for the hydraulics must be removed.
1.Close the fuel valve (13).
WARNING!
Fire and health hazard.
Avoid spills.
Wipe dry if necessary.
2.Drain the tank that is to be removed. Keep the drained fuel in a closed container.
3.Remove the hose clamp (5) from the fuel line (6).
4.To catch any spills, position a container below the outlet from the tank to the fuel line. To ensure no damage is caused, hold the hose barb (4) with pliers and pull the fuel line away. Even when the tank is empty, a small amount of fuel may leak out.
5.The tank is fitted to the splashguard by a bolt and two studs. Remove the bolt (16)
and three nuts (10) - all with washers (8)
and springs (9) - located on the underside of the splashguard.
Fuel tank
6.Remove the bolt (12) and tank spacer located on the inside of the splashguard.
7.Lift the fuel tank (2) away.
Fitting
The fitting procedure is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Working from the underside of the splashguard, tighten each washer (8) spring (9) washer (8) combination using the appropriate nut (10) or bolt (16). Tighten until the spring starts to compress and then a further 1.5 turns.
