Service - 33
10. Install the new
fi
lter element(s).
11. Reinstall the air canister cap.
12. Close engine hood.
F
ILLING
THE
F
UEL
T
ANK
1.
DANGER
Fuel is
fl
ammable and/or explosive. Follow all
safety instructions in the Fuel Safety section of
this manual and in the engine operator’s manual.
CAUTION
Avoid damage to your engine!
Only use fuel that meets the speci
fi
cations required
for your engine. Refer to the engine operator’s
manual for the proper grade and speci
fi
cations of
fuel for your engine.
WARNING
Long term exposure to fuel vapors can cause
serious injury or illness. Avoid prolonged
breathing of fuel vapors.
If fuel is spilled on skin or clothing, change clothing
and wash affected skin immediately.
Park the power unit on a level surface.
2. Engage the parking brake and shut off the engine.
3. Remove the key from the ignition switch and
allow the engine to cool.
4. The fuel tank cap is located on top of the left rear
fender. Wipe any dust and dirt off the fuel cap
to prevent dirt from falling into the fuel tank, and
remove the fuel cap.
5. Add fuel to the tank until the fuel level reaches
the bottom of the fuel neck. Do not over
fi
ll. Keep
the fuel nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
neck until fueling is completed.
6. Replace the fuel cap and tighten until it clicks.
7. Wipe up any fuels spills and allow fuel vapors to
dissipate before starting the engine.
S
ERVICING
F
UEL
F
ILTER
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY!
Avoid personal injury and/or death from fumes,
fi
re or explosion when working on fuel related
parts:
• Shut off engine and allow to cool.
• Do not smoke anywhere near the power unit.
• Keep power unit away from
fl
ames or sparks.
• Work in a well ventilated area.
• Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY!
Wear proper personal protective equipment to
protect eyes and hands when working with the
fuel system.
• Let power unit cool before servicing.
• Drain fuel into an approved nonmetallic con-
tainer.
• Disconnect negative battery cable before
working on the fuel system.
Changing In-line Fuel Filter
1. Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the OFF position.
2. Remove the rear frame tunnel cover.
3. Locate the fuel
fi
lter inside the rear frame tunnel
area.
4. Loosen the hose clamps and remove the fuel
fi
lter.
5. Install the new
fi
lter with the
fl
ow arrow pointing
toward the engine.
6. Reinstall the tunnel cover.
7. Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the ON position.
Priming the Fuel System
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position for about
30 seconds. The operator should hear the fuel
pump operating.
2. Start the power unit. Repeat step 1 if necessary.
SERVICE
*If power unit will not be used after
fi
lling fuel tank, only
fi
ll the tank to within
1” (25 mm) of the bottom of the fuel neck to allow room for fuel expansion
from temperature changes. Failure to do so may cause engine
fl
ooding.
