YardMachine700SeriesRidersRepairManual

700 Series Lawn Tractor

For twin cylinder engines:

1. Remove the two nuts that secure each exhaust pipe to the cylinder head. See Figure 2.3.

2. Remove the muffler from the engine.

3. Install the muffler by following the above steps in reverse order.

4. Install the muffler guard and hood.

5. Test run the tractor before returning to service.

Fuel tank removal/replacement

Remove/replace the fuel tank by following these steps:

! CAUTION

The following steps involve working with gasoline. Gasoline is flammable, and steps should be taken to avoid fire hazard;. ! CAUTION

• Work in a well-ventilated area.

• Allow the engine to cool fully before starting work on the tractor.

• Eliminate any sources of possible ignition from the work area, including but not limited to: heat sources, open flame, potential sparks.

• Clean-up any spilled fuel quickly and properly, disposing of cleaning materials in a way that will not produce a further fire hazard.

• Hold any drained fuel in an approved and safe container.

1. Open the hood.

2. Drain the fuel in the fuel tank into an approved container or clamp the fuel line. The steps below demonstrate removal by clamping off the fuel line.

NOTE: The tank may be drained by mechanical syphon or by disconnecting the fuel line from the fuel filter.