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GTH-2506 GTH-3007
Part No. 57.4400.9220GT
August 2018
Section 4 • Repair Procedures
3-1
Fuel Tank
How to Remove the Fuel Tank
DANGER
Explosion and fire hazard.
Engine fuels are combustible.
Remove the fuel tank in an
open, wellventilated area away
from heaters, sparks, flames and
lighted tobacco. Always have an
approved fire extinguisher within
easy reach.
DANGER
Explosion and fire hazard. Never
drain or store fuel in an open
container due to the possibility
of fire.
DANGER
Explosion and fire hazard.
When transferring fuel, connect
a grounding wire between the
machine and pump or container.
WARNING
Bodily injury hazard. This
procedure requires specific
repair skills, lifting equipment
and a suitable workshop.
Attempting this procedure
without these skills and tools
could result in death or serious
injury and significant component
damage. Dealer service is
strongly recommended.
1 Get behind the front right wheel and disconnect
the battery from the machine.
WARNING
Electrocution/burn hazard.
Contact with electrically charged
circuits could result in death or
serious injury. Remove all rings,
watches and other jewelry.
2 Reach the rear side of the machine and remove
the counterweight (only for GTH-2506) and the
rear cover (GTH-2506, GTH-3007)
3 Move to the center of the machine.
4 Tag and disconnect the wire harness from the
fuel level terminals.
5 Disconnect the ground wire.
6 Remove the filler cap from the fuel tank.
7 Using an approved hand-operated pump,
drain the fuel tank into a container of suitable
capacity. Refer to Section 2, Specifications.
WARNING
Explosion and fire hazard. When
transferring fuel, connect a
grounding wire between the
machine and pump or container.
Be sure to only use a hand operated pump
suitable for use with gasoline and/or diesel fuel.
8 Loosen all the clamps and pull out the hoses.
9 Remove the retaining fasteners securing the
tanks to the machine.
10 Remove the tank from the machine.
NOTICE
The reduced weight of the empty
tank makes it possible to handle
it manually.
Fuel and Hydraulic Tanks