Cub Cadet 7000 Series - Manual (Page 21)

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7264 Compact Tractor
12. FUEL TANK:
12.1. Remove the hex nut securing the wiring harness
terminal, green wire, to the center of the fuel
level sensor using a 3/8” socket. See Figure
12.1.
12.2. Remove the terminal from the center fuel level
sensor stud.
12.3. Secure the hex nut.
12.4. Remove the wiring harness female connector,
white wire, from the fuel level sensor’s male
spade connector.
12.5. Remove the wiring harness from the fuel tank.
12.6. Make certain the fuel level is as low as possible
in the fuel tank.
NOTE: It is recommended to drain the fuel tank
for safety.
Figure 12.1
Hex Nut
Green Wire
Fuel Level Sensor
White Wire
12.7. Remove both hex head tapp screws and flat
washers securing the rear portion of the fuel
tank to the lower ROPS assembly using a 1/2”
socket. See Figure 12.7.
NOTE: Loctite™ the threads and torque them
between 160 and 200 In. Lbs. during assembly.
12.8. Remove both hex head tapp screws and flat
washers securing the front portion of the fuel
tank to the front fuel tank mounting bracket using
a 1/2” socket. See Figure 12.8.
NOTE: The fuel tank will set on the right rear tire
when the hardware is removed.
Hex Screws &
Flat Washers
Fuel Tank
Lower ROPS
Assembly
Figure 12.7
Figure 12.8
Hex Screws &
Flat Washers
Fuel Tank
Mounting
Bracket
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