Figure 3-12. Fuel pump and filter service, removal and installation.

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Figure 3-12. Fuel pump and filter service, removal and installation.

Caution: Operating the unit in sandy or dusty

b. Remove and install the governor and linkage as

areas without an air cleaner can damage the engine.

c. Clean and inspect.

3-43. Fuel Tank and Associated Parts

a. Remove and install the toolbox, by removing

3-42. Air Cleaner

and installing the two screws, and lockwashers attaching

the toolbox to the skid.

a. Remove and install the air cleaner as shown by

b. Remove and install the fuel line assembly, fuel

shutoff valve, fuel tank level gage, level control valve,

b. Clean and inspect.

fuel filler tank cap, and fuel tank strainer (fig. 3-17).

c. If the engine fails to start or stalls because of a

c. Remove and install the fuel tank shield and fuel

stoppage in the air cleaner assembly, when a new

tank in sequence as shown by figure 3-18.

assembly is not available, remove the old assembly and

securely fasten a section of clean, fine-meshed screen

d. Clean and inspect.

over the open end of the carburetor. In an emergency,

this will filter the air adequately in most environments.

e. Remove all rust and loose paint from the

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