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Fuel Tank
S27 FE 350 FUEL SYSTEM
9.
If vehicle is equipped with a fuel gauge, disconnect the black wire and orange wire from the fuel level sending
unit on the tank
. Do not remove the lower nut on the center stud of the sending
unit.
See following WARNING.
WARNING
• Make sure the key switch is off before disconnecting wiring.
10. Remove the vent tube (6) and fuel line (1) from the fuel tank
(Figure 16-14, Page 16-19 and Figure 16-15,
.
11. Loosen:
– On Villager vehicles, the straps (13 and 18) by removing the screws (12) from the speed nuts (11)
– On Turf, Carryall, and TransPorter, the strap (13) by removing the screw (12) from the speed nut (11)
12. For Turf, Carryall, and TransPorter, remove the filler neck from the polyurethane filler bezel.
13. Lift the fuel tank out of the vehicle.
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Figure 16-18
Fuel Level Sending Unit
FUEL TANK DISPOSAL
1.
Remove the cap from the tank and thoroughly rinse it with water. The cap may be discarded or kept as a spare.
2.
In a well-ventilated area, flush the fuel tank with water to remove any remaining fuel.
3.
In a well-ventilated area, set the tank upside down so that the water can drain out of it. To make sure that the tank
dries completely, allow the tank to sit for 24 hours.
See following CAUTION.
CAUTION
• Dispose of wastewater and fuel tank in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and ordinances.
FUEL TANK STORAGE
1.
Remove the cap from the tank and thoroughly rinse it with water.
2.
In a well-ventilated area, flush the fuel tank with water to remove any remaining fuel.
3.
In a well-ventilated area, set the tank upside down so that the water can drain out of it. To make sure that the tank
dries completely, allow the tank to sit for 24 hours.
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