Service and Repair Manual September 2015Fuel and Hydraulic Tanks72 S-80 • S-85 • S-80X Part No. 1269074Fuel and Hyd rau lic T anks9-1 F uel T ank9-1Fuel 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,drain the fuel tank into a suitable container.Refer to Specifications, MachineSpecifications.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 supplyand return fuel hoses. Cap the fittings on thefuel tank.5 Remove the fuel tank retaining fasteners.6 Remove the fuel tank from the machine.Component damage hazard.The fuel 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.
