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NOTE
The liquid level gauge consists of the gauge, a center shaft, gears, float arm, and
float. Use care when removing the entire assembly from the fuel tank, as it can be
bulky and difficult to maneuver.
5. Carefully remove liquid level gauge dial face (Figure 2, Item 32) from housing with float assembly (Figure 2,
Item 17) from fuel tank (Figure 2, Item 9).
6. Remove six remaining hex head screws (Figure 2, Item 15) and washers (Figure 2, Item 16) securing housing
with float assembly (Figure 2, Item 17) to fuel tank (Figure 2, Item 9).
7. Remove housing unit with gasket or trim sealant as required from housing mount area.
NOTE
The housing is secured to the tank with sealant. It is not threaded into the tank. It will
be necessary to pry and pull the housing out of the tank.
8. Carefully remove housing with float assembly (Figure 2, Item 17) from fuel tank (Figure 2, Item 9).
9. Clean excess sealant material from housing mount area by scraping excess away and using machinery wiping
towel.
WARNING
RTV may cause eye and skin irritation. Over frequent or extended periods of use,
RTV may cause irritation to the respiratory system. Use in a well-ventilated area.
Wear eye protection and gloves when using RTV.
10. Apply sealant around mounting surface on fuel tank (Figure 2, Item 9) where housing contacts tank.
NOTE
The housing with float assembly has a keyway located at the six o clock position that
corresponds to a notch on the gauge dial face. The gauge dial face can be installed
only one way into the housing with float assembly.
11. Carefully install replacement housing with float assembly (Figure 2, Item 17) onto fuel tank (Figure 2, Item 9)
with keyway at the six o clock position.
12. Apply threadlocking compound to threads of six hex head screws (Figure 2, Item 15).
13. Install six hex head screws (Figure 2, Item 15) and washers (Figure 2, Item 16) to secure housing with float
assembly (Figure 2, Item 17) to fuel tank (Figure 2, Item 9).
14. Tighten six screws (Figure 2, Item 15) (WP 0091) in a crossing pattern.
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