October 2016 Service and Repair ManualFuel and Hydraulic TanksPart No. 1269074 S-80 • S-85 • S-80X 759-1Fuel TankHow to Remove the Fuel TankExplosion and fire hazard.Engine fuels are combustible.Perform this procedure in anopen, well-ventilated area awayfrom heaters, sparks, flames andlighted tobacco. Always have anapproved fire extinguisher withineasy reach.Explosion and fire hazard. Whentransferring fuel, connect agrounding wire between themachine and pump or container.Explosion and fire hazard. Neverdrain or store fuel in an opencontainer due to the possibility offire.1 Turn the manual fuel shutoff valve to theclosed position (if equipped).2 Remove the fuel filler cap from the tank.3 Using an approved hand-operated pump, drainthe fuel tank into a suitable container. Refer toSpecifications, Machine Specifications.Explosion and fire hazard. Whentransferring fuel, connect agrounding wire between themachine and pump or container.Note: Be sure to only use a hand operated pumpsuitable for use with gasoline and diesel fuel.4 Tag, disconnect, drain and plug the supply andreturn fuel hoses. Cap the fittings on the fueltank.5 Remove the fuel tank retaining fasteners.6 Remove the fuel tank from the machine.Component damage hazard. Thefuel tank is plastic and maybecome damaged if allowed tofall.Component damage hazard.When installing the plastic fueltank, do not overtighten theretaining fasteners.Note: Clean the fuel tank and inspect for damagebefore installing it onto the machine.
