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Figure 28
1. Fuel lter
2. Hose clamp
Draining the Fuel Tank
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 when
the engine is cold. Do this outdoors in
an open area. 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 tank drains completely.
2. Disengage the PTO and move the control
levers to the neutral locked position and apply
the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
4. Close the fuel shut-off valve located under the
front of the fuel tank.
5. Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and
slide it up the fuel line away from the fuel filter
(Figure 28).
6. Pull the fuel line off of the fuel filter (Figure 28).
7. Open the fuel shut-off valve. Allow gasoline to
drain into a gas can or drain pan.
3. Fuel line
Note: Now is the best time to install a new
fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty.
Electrical System
Maintenance
Spark Plug
Check the spark plug(s) after every 200 operating
hours. Make sure that the air gap between the
center and side electrodes is correct before
installing the spark plug. Use a spark plug wrench
for removing and installing the spark plug(s) and a
gapping tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust the
air gap. Install a new spark plug(s) if necessary.
Type: Champion RC12YC (or equivalent)
Air Gap: 0.030 inch (0.76 mm)
Removing the Spark Plug(s)
1. Disengage the PTO and move the control
levers to the neutral locked position and apply
the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Pull the wire(s) off of the spark plug(s)
(Figure 29). Clean around the spark plug(s) to
prevent dirt from falling into the engine and
potentially causing damage.
4. Remove the spark plug(s) and metal washer.
Figure 29
1. Spark plug wire installed
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2. Spark plug
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