Groundsmaster 4000--D/4010--D Page 3 -- 9 Kubota Diesel Engine
DANGER
Becausedieselfuel 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 diesel fuel before start-
ing the engine. Store fuel in a clean, safety--ap-
proved container and keep cap in place. Use die-
sel fuel 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.
Empty and Clean Fuel Tank
Empty and clean the fuel tank periodically as recom-
mended in the Operator’s Manual. Also, empty and
clean the fuel tank if the fuel system becomes contami-
nated or if the machine is to be stored for an extended
period.
To clean fuel tank, flush tank out with clean diesel fuel.
Make sure tank is free of contaminates and debris.
Fuel Tank Removal (Fig. 7)
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting
decks, stop engine, apply parking brake and remove
key from the ignition switch.
2. Raise and support operator seat and hood.
3. Remove battery cover and strap. Disconnect nega-
tive battery cable first and then positive battery cable.
Remove battery from machine.
4. Use a fuel transfer pump to remove fuel from the fuel
tank and into a suitable container.
5. Disconnect wire harness connections from the fuel
sender (item 26).
6. Disconnect fuel supply hose from standpipe and
vent and overflow hoses fromelbow fittings intop oftank
(Fig. 8).
7. Remove phillips head screws that secure two (2)
tank covers (item 35) to ROPS assembly. Remove tank
covers.
8. Remove fuel tank using Figure 7 as a guide.
Fuel Tank Installation (Fig. 7)
1. Install fuel tank using Figure 7 as a guide.
A. Torque two (2) flangenuts (item7)that secure the
fuel tank to the frame from 60 to 80 in--lb (7 to 9
N--m).
2. Install two (2) tank covers to ROPS assembly.
3. Connect fuel supply hose to the standpipe and vent
and overflow hoses to the elbow fittings (Fig. 8). Secure
hoses with clamps.
4. Connect wire harness connections to the fuel send-
er.
A. Connect white wire to the center terminal and
black wire to any of the screws that secure the fuel
sender to the fuel tank.
B. Apply skin--over grease to the wire terminal con-
nections.
CAUTION
Connecting battery cables to the wrong battery
post could result in personal injury and/or dam-
age to the electrical system.
5. Positionbatteryin machine. Connectpositivebattery
cable first and then negative battery cable. Install bat-
tery strap and cover.
6. Lower and secure operator seat and hood.
7. Fill fuel tank.
Figure 8
1. Fuel supply hose
2. Vent hose
3. Overflow hose
4. Fuel sender
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