Cub Cadet MTD 70 Series - Manual (Page 44)

61/65/70/75 Series Horizontal Shaft Engines
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Carburetor Insulator
1. Remove the intake elbow by following the previ-
ously described steps.
NOTE: Drain the fuel tank before starting work to
prevent spillage.
NOTE: Dispose of drained fuel in a safe and
responsible manner.
2. Remove the carburetor.
2a. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel tank. See
Figure 3.15.
NOTE: The barb on the carburetor inlet is very
sharp. If The fuel line is pulled off of it, the
line will be damaged and must be replaced.
2b. Disconnect the throttle linkage and return
spring. See Figure 3.16.
NOTE: The carburetors are not inter-changeable
from one engine model to another. To help
prevent carburetor mix-ups, the engine
model number is stamped on the carburetor
by the fuel nipple. See Figure 3.17.
Figure 3.15
Remove the fuel line
from the fuel tank
When working around the fuel
system, do not bring any
sources of heat, spark, or open
flame near the work area.
! WARNING ! WARNING
Figure 3.16
Throttle linkage
Return spring
Figure 3.17
Engine model number