Service Manual

DANGER
in an enclosed area. Always fill fuel tank outside
Because gasoline is highly flammable, use cau-
tion when storing or handling it. Do not smoke
while filling the fuel tank. Do not fill fuel tank
while engine is running, hot or when machine is
and wipe up any spilled fuel before starting the
engine. Store fuel in a clean, safety–approved
container and keep cap in place. Use gasoline
for the engine only; not for any other purpose.
Check Fuel Lines and Connections
Check fuel lines and connections periodically for deteri-
oration, damage or leaking connections. Replace
hoses,
clamps and connections as necessary.
Drain and Clean Fuel Tank
Drain and clean the fuel tank if the fuel system becomes
contaminated or if the machine is to be stored for an ex-
tended
period.
To clean fuel tank, remove tank from machine and flush
tank out with clean solvent. Make sure tank is free of
contaminates and debris.
Fuel Tank Removal (Fig. 2)
NOTE: On
Models 09100 and 09110 equipped with a
Kohler M16 engine, the fuel tank is an engine compo-
nent. On these models, refer to the Kohler Magnum Ser-
vice Manual at the end of this chapter for additional fuel
system information.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, fully raise the
coring head and stop the engine. Remove the key from
the ignition switch.
2. Raise lock–up brackets on each side of machine and
lower coring head until it rests on brackets.
3. Loosen hose clamp that secures fuel hose to fuel
stand pipe in fuel tank. Remove fuel hose from stand
pipe.
4. Remove fuel tank using Figure 2 as a guide.
5. Empty fuel tank into a suitable container.
Fuel Tank Installation (Fig. 2)
1. Install fuel tank to frame using Figure 2 as a guide.
2. Connect fuel hose to the fuel stand pipe. Secure fuel
hose
with hose clamp.
3. Fill fuel tank (see Operator’s Manual).
4. Return coring head lock–up brackets to stored posi-
tion.
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