John Deere — Filling Fuel Tank
Operation · Fuel System
From a John Deere owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Shut engine off before filling fuel tank
- Allow engine to cool before refueling
- Do not smoke while handling fuel
- Clean up spilled fuel immediately
Procedure
- Park machine safely.
- Allow engine to cool.
- Remove any trash from area around fuel tank cap.
- Remove fuel tank cap slowly to allow any pressure built up in tank to escape.
- Fill fuel tank only to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill.
- Install fuel tank cap and turn cap until it clicks.
Specs & values
- Fill fuel tank at the end of operation each day to keep condensation out of the fuel tank
Source: John Deere owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.