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Removing/installing additional fuel tank - AR47.10-P-4200GH

MODEL 163.174 with ENGINE 113.981 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Exhaust Componets
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Fig 2: Identifying Additional Fuel Tank & Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of explosion  caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel as well as risk of injury to eyes and skin caused by contact with fuel. No fire, sparks, open flames or smoking.
Pour fuels only into suitable and appropriately marked containers.
Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.
AS47.00-Z-0001-01A 
1 Drain fuel tank. IMPORTANT Through fuel pump. AR47.10-P-4001GH 
IMPORTANT With faulty fuel pump. AR47.10-P-4000GH 
FLUID SPECIFICATION *BF47.10-P-1001-01A 
2 Remove rear muffler (1) NOTESInstallation:  Check rubber mount (2, 3); replace if necessary. Replace nut (5) for bolt (4). Use emery cloth to clean connection points free of combustion and corrosion residues.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA49.10-P-1009-01A 
3 Remove heat shield (7) IMPORTANT Start by removing screws (8).  
4 Detach fuel connector hoses (14, 15) at additional fuel tank (17) NOTESInstallation:  Check fuel connector hoses and hose clamps (16); replace if necessary. Ensure correct seating of the fuel connector hoses and hose clamps.  
5 Unhook mounting strips (9) for additional fuel tank (17) IMPORTANT Slacken bolts (10) for this step.
NOTESInstallation:  Ensure correct seating of the mounting strips. Do not damage the vent line (18).
 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA47.10-P-1001-01D 
6 Fold down the retaining bracket (11) IMPORTANT To do this, remove bolts (12) and loosen bolts (13).  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA47.10-P-1003-01D 
7 Lift out additional fuel tank (17) NOTESRemoval:  Hook vent line (18) on the upper side of the tank and detach.  
8 Install in the reverse order    
9 Dispose of fuel tank    
REFER TO FORMS Disposing of fuel tanks OS47.10-P-0001-01A
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Fuel tank

Number Designation Model 163.174
BA47.10-P-1001-01D Bolts for tensioning straps Nm 20
BA47.10-P-1003-01D Bolt securing retaining bracket to auxiliary fuel tank Nm 20
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Exhaust system

Number Designation Engines 112,113 in Model 163
BA49.10-P-1009-01A Bolt, flange connection to exhaust pipe or exhaust manifold Nm 20
FLUID SPECIFICATION Fuel tank

Number Designation Model 163.174
BF47.10-P-1001-01A Fuel tank capacity Total filling capacity Liters 93
Reserve capacity Liters 12