Jacobsen Eclipse 322 Repair Manual - page 51
GENSET AND BATTERY PACK
4222983 Second Edition
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Fuel Tank (Diesel)
Removal and Installation
See Figures 3-27 through 3-29.
CAUTION
1.
Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
2.
Allow the engine to cool completely.
3.
Raise the hood.
Figure 3-27
4.
Close fuel shutoff valve (1). (Turn clockwise until
valve bottoms lightly.)
Figure 3-28
5. Turn the fuel filter shutoff lever (2) to the horizontal
(OFF) position.
NOTE
Fuel tank capacity is 5.3 gal (20 L). Have suitable
container(s) available that can hold up to 6 gal (23 L) of
fuel.
6.
Loosen hose clamp (3).
7. Tag and disconnect fuel hose (4) from fuel filter
assembly (5). Cap fitting to prevent leakage and
contamination.
8.
Place fuel hose (4) into a suitable container at a level
lower than the bottom of the fuel tank. Loosen the
fuel cap to provide a vent for draining fuel.
9.
Open the fuel shutoff valve at the bottom of the fuel
tank.
10. When fuel tank is completely empty, tighten fuel cap.
11. Close fuel shutoff valve (1). (Turn clockwise until
valve bottoms lightly.)
12. Plug fuel hose (4) to prevent leakage and
contamination.
Diesel fuel is highly flammable. Do not drain fuel
indoors. Heaters can ignite fuel vapors. Use
extreme caution when draining fuel.
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