Removal [08/2020 - 08/2021]: Procedure
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- REMOVE FUEL SUCTION TUBE WITH PUMP AND GAUGE ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - 08/2021]
- REMOVE FUEL TANK VENT TUBE ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - 08/2021]
- DRAIN FUEL
- REMOVE PROPELLER WITH CENTER BEARING SHAFT ASSEMBLY
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- REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER
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- REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER
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- REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR
- REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK PROTECTOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.
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- Disconnect the fuel tank main tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.
- DISCONNECT INLET FUEL TANK PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the inlet fuel tank pipe sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.
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- Disconnect the inlet fuel tank pipe sub-assembly from the fuel tank assembly.
- REMOVE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WARNING:
The fuel tank assembly is very heavy. Be sure to follow the procedure described in the repair information , or the fuel tank assembly may fall off the engine lifter.
- Disconnect the No. 1 fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.
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- Disengage the clamp and disconnect the fuel cut off valve with tube assembly from the fuel tank vent hose sub-assembly.
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- Support the fuel tank assembly using an engine lifter.
HINT:
Using height adjustment attachments and plate lift attachments, keep the fuel tank assembly horizontal.
- Remove the 4 bolts, No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly LH and No. 1 fuel tank band sub-assembly RH.
- Lower the engine lifter to remove the fuel tank assembly.NOTE:
- Be careful not to drop the fuel tank assembly.
- When removing the fuel tank assembly, tilt it slightly to prevent it from interfering with the surrounding parts.
- Disconnect the No. 1 fuel tank breather tube sub-assembly from the fuel pipe.
- REMOVE FUEL TANK MAIN TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FUEL RETURN VENT TUBE SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE NO. 4 FUEL TANK CUSHION
- REMOVE NO. 1 FUEL TANK CUSHION
- REMOVE NO. 3 FUEL TANK CUSHION
- REMOVE NO. 2 FUEL TANK CUSHION