Introduction

Prerequisite only! This guide shows how to remove the hydraulic fluid tank lid for internal access and servicing.

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    • Before you begin, ensure that the engine is powered down and cool to the touch.

    • Grab the plastic housing at the end of the spark plug wire and pull firmly to disconnect it.

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    • Flip the red engine ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.

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    • Flip the fuel valve lever to the OFF position.

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    • Flip the ignition switch to the OFF position.

    • Ensure the wheel drive control lever is set to the neutral position.

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    • Pull the locking pin out and rotate it 90˚ to unlock the right wheel from the hub.

    • Repeat for the left wheel.

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    • Insert wheel chocks underneath each wheel to keep the device stationary during disassembly.

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    • Use a 14 mm hex key to remove the tank fill plug.

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    • Use a siphon to pump out as much fluid as you're able to, totaling about 14 gallons.

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    • Remove the end of the tank breather tube from inside the engine guard structural pipe.

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    • Use a 9/16 inch socket and wrench to remove the two bolts and accompanying nuts securing the engine guard to the tank lid, one on each side.

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    • Lift the engine guard up above the tank lid flanges.

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    • Use a 3/8 inch socket to remove the ten bolts securing the tank lid.

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    • Use a shop towel to clean and remove any remnants of silicone gasket material from the top of the lid and surrounding areas.

    • Try to prevent any silicone remnants from falling into the hydraulic fluid tank.

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    • Lift up on the lid to break the seal around the perimeter of the gasket.

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    • Lift the tank lid out and around the engine guard mounting tabs to remove it.

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    • When peeling up the gasket, hold a shop towel underneath the lip of the tank to prevent any silicone remnants from falling in.

    • Peel the gasket up from around the perimeter of the tank.

    • Remove the gasket.

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    • Before reinstallation, remove all remnants of old silicone gasket from both the rim of the fluid tank as well as the tank's lid.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Carsten Frauenheim

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