Cub Cadet MTD 70 Series - Manual (Page 47)

F UEL S YSTEM AND G OVERNOR
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The fuel tank
There are three fuel tanks available for the 61, 65 and 70 series engines:
• The original bolt through the center tank.
• The charcoal canister tank.
• The slanted neck tank.
The original tank
To remove the fuel tank:
1. Drain the fuel out of the fuel tank into an approved
container.
2. Disconnect the fuel line from the tank.
3. Remove the fuel cap.
4. Unbolt, and remove the tank. See Figure 4.8.
5. Install by following the previous steps in reverse
order.
Charcoal canister fuel tank
To remove/replace the fuel tank:
1. Drain the fuel out of the fuel tank into an approved
container.
2. Disconnect the fuel line from the tank.
3. Disconnect the vacuum line that runs from the char-
coal canister to the carburetor insulator. See Figure
4.9.
When working around the fuel system, do not bring any sources of heat, spark, or open flame
near the work area.
! WARNING ! WARNING
Figure 4.8
Screw and
fender washer
Screw
Figure 4.9
Disconnect the
vacuum line