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DANGER
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
in an enclosed area. Always fill fuel tank outside
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 as recom-
mended in the Operator’s Manual. Check lines for dete-
rioration, damage, leaking or loose connections.
Replace hoses, clamps and connections as necessary.
Drain and Clean Fuel Tank
IMPORTANT: If fuel tank is to be drained, drain fuel
outdoors.
Drain and clean the fuel tank periodically as recom-
mended in the Operator’s Manual. Also, drain and clean
the fuel tank if the fuel system becomes contaminated
or if the machine is to be stored for an extended period.
NOTE: The fuel tank is equipped with an integral filter
screen at the tank outlet.
To clean fuel tank, flush tank and fuel hoses out with
clean solvent. Make sure tank is free of contaminates
and debris.
Fuel Tank Removal (Fig. 4)
1. Park machine on a level surface, stop engine, en-
gage parking brake and remove key from the ignition
switch. Remove high tension lead from the spark plug
and position the lead away from the spark plug.
2. Allow engine to cool before removing fuel tank.
3. Remove high tension lead from the spark plug and
position the lead away from the spark plug.
4. Close fuel shut off valve. Disconnect fuel hose from
carburetor inlet.
5. Place disconnected hose in appropriate container
and open fuel shut off valve to allow fuel tank to drain
completely.
6. Remove fuel tank using Figure 4 as a guide. If fuel
tank bracket (item 14) removal is necessary, remove
ground wire from bracket.
7. If fuel in tank was contaminated, remove and clean
carburetor (see Kawasaki FJ180V Service Manual at
the end of this chapter).
Fuel Tank Installation (Fig. 4)
1. If carburetor was removed from engine for cleaning,
install carburetor (see Kawasaki FJ180V Service Manu
-
al at the end of this chapter).
2. Install fuel tank to frame using Figure 4 as a guide.
If ground wire was removed from fuel tank bracket (item
14) secure ground wire to bracket with screw.
3. Connect fuel hose to carburetor inlet. Make sure that
fuel hoses are secured with hose clamps.
4. Attach high tension lead to the spark plug.
5. Fill fuel tank (see Operator’s Manual).
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