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10. Move the lever of the fuel valve to the O
the way to the right) and check for leaks. If it leaks,
replace the O-ring.
Draining the Fuel Tank
1. Remove the engine; refer to
(page
34).
2. Remove the fuel cap by rotating it counterclockwise.
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3. Align a drain pan to the hinge of the engine deck.
4. Rotate the engine on the hinge side of the engine deck
and drain the fuel from the tank.
5. Carefully lower the engine and engine deck.
6. Install the fuel cap.
7. Install the engine; refer to
35).
position (all
N
Removing the Engine
2
Installing the Engine (page
Drive System
Maintenance
Servicing the Gear
Case—Gear-Case Model
Model 68024C only
Checking the Clutch Operation
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check the clutch
operation (Model 68024C only).
1. Move the clutch lever to the O
Controlling the Paddles (page
2. Start the engine; refer to
3. Ensure that the engine throttle is set to the 2/3
position.
4. If the paddles rotate with the clutch lever to the O
position do the following:
A. Shut off the engine; refer to
Engine (page
B. Check the clutch-lever force; refer to
the Clutch Lever (page
Checking the Clutch Lever
Service Interval: After the first 25 hours—Check the
gear-case clutch (Model 68024C only).
Important: Check the gear-case clutch if the paddles
rotate when the clutch lever is in the O
paddles rotate slowly, or if the clutch begins to slip.
1. Ensure that the engine is O
the Engine (page
2. Locate the clutch lever at the back of the machine; refer
to
Clutch Lever (page
3. Move the clutch lever to the O
Controlling the Paddles (page
4. Attach a spring scale with a range of 15 to 30 kg (35 to
55 lb) to the grip of the clutch lever
36
position; refer to
FF
24).
Starting the Engine (page
Shutting Off the
24).
Checking
36).
position, if the
FF
; refer to
Shutting Off
FF
24).
11).
position; refer to
FF
24).
(Figure
23).
FF
58).
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