John Deere stx38 - Manual (Page 60)

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FUEL AND AIR SYSTEM REPAIR ENGINE
20. Install left and right side hood latch brackets (E)
removed earlier.
21. Connect fuel line (C) to filter (B) or fuel shut-off
valve (D), if equipped, to fuel line (C).
NOTE: Apply John Deere NEVER-SEEZ
®
lubricant to
steering shaft before installing steering wheel.
1
22. Install washer(s) exactly as removed earlier onto
steering shaft.
23. Install steering wheel and fasten with cap screw
and lock nut.
24. Add fuel to tank and turn fuel shut-off valve (if
equipped) to ON position or release pinch device.
25. Check for and fix any leaks.
1. NEVER-SEEZ is a trademark of the Emhart Chemical
Corporation.
REPLACE FUEL FILTER
1. Pinch fuel line (B) between tank and filter to block
fuel flow or turn fuel shut-off valve, if equipped, to
OFF position.
2. Slide filter clamps (C) back to disconnect hoses
from filter.
3. Install new filter with arrow (A) pointing towards
carburetor.
4. Clamp filter in place with two clamps (C).
5. Remove pinch device on fuel line or turn fuel shut-
off valve, if equipped, to ON position.
6. Fill tank. Check for and fix any leaks.
M58326
C
D
E
A
B
c
CAUTION
Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from
fuel system. Make sure engine is cool to touch.
M55813
B
A
C