Cub Cadet MTD P71 Series - Manual (Page 46)

P71 Series Vertical Shaft Engines
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The fuel tank
To remove the fuel tank:
1. Siphon the fuel out of the fuel tank into an approved
container.
2. Disconnect the fuel line from the tank.
3. Remove the oil dipstick.
4. Remove the engine cover.
5. Remove the 3 nuts that hold down the shroud. See
Figure 4.5.
6. Remove the fuel cap and tether by unscrewing
them. See Figure 4.6.
7. Remove the fuel tank nut.
8. Remove the screw that holds the fuel tank to the
shroud using a 10 mm wrench.
9. Lift the shroud enough to gain access to the char-
coal canister.
10. Disconnect the fuel tank vacuum line from the can-
ister.
11. Slide the tank out of the shroud.
12. Install the fuel tank by following the previous step in
reverse order.
Figure 4.5
Nuts
When working around the fuel
system, do not bring any sources
of heat, spark, or open flame
near the work area.
! WARNING ! WARNING
Figure 4.6
Tether
Fuel tank nut
Figure 4.7
Charcoal canister
Purge line
Vent line