Fuel System MaintenanceReplacing the Fuel FilterG3761531. Park the machine on a level surface, move the motion-control levers to the NEUTRAL-LOCKposition, engage the parking brake, and lower the hopper.2. Shut off the engine, and remove the key. Allow the engine to cool.3. Replace the fuel filter.Draining the Fuel TankYou can drain the fuel tank by either siphoning the fuel out or removing the fuel tank andpouring the fuel out of the fill neck.G1862241. Park the machine on a level surface, move themotion-control levers to the NEUTRAL-LOCKposition, engage the parking brake, and lowerthe hopper.2. Shut off the engine, and remove the key. Allowthe engine to cool.3. Clean around the fuel cap to prevent debrisfrom getting into the fuel tank.4. Remove the fuel cap.5. Insert a syphon pump into the fuel tank.6. Using the syphon pump, drain the fuel into a clean fuel can.7. Wipe up any spilled fuel.Maintenance: Fuel System Maintenance Page 5–11 3461-433 A