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FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE - CONTINUED

ACTION

LOCATION

ITEM

REMARKS

REMOVAL

WARNING

No open flames, welding, grinding, smoking, or use of heat producing devices permitted near fuel tank

and fuel lines during maintenance unless the fuel tank has been cleaned and purged of all flammable

liquids and vapors. Fuel burns easily and fumes are explosive. Keep battery disconnected. Failure to

observe these precautions could cause serious injury.

1. Loader backhoe

Fuel tank

Drain (page 2-250).

Do not connect fuel line or battery

cable at this time.

2. Fuel tank (1)

Fuel shutoff valve

a. Note relative position of valve (2) for

(2) and filter

proper placement during installation.

element (3)

b. Using multiple tongue and groove slip-

joint pliers, unscrew and take out.

c. Cap fuel tank (1) (page 2-137).

3. Fuel shutoff

Filter element (3)

Take out.

valve (2)

CLEANING

NOTE

For more information on how to clean parts, go to General Maintenance Instructions (page 2-137).

WARNING

Drycleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves and use only

in a well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and don't breathe vapors. Do not

use near open flame or excessive heat. The flashpoint is 1000F to 138F (380 to 590C). If you become

dizzy while using cleaning solvent, get fresh air immediately and get medical aid. If contact with eyes is

made, wash your eyes with water and get medical aid immediately.

4. All parts

a. Clean in drycleaning solvent.

b. Using clean, dry rags, wipe dry.

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