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To drain the gas from a John Deere lawn mower, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the engine and let it cool down completely.
2. Locate the gas tank, usually located near the rear of the mower.
3. Place a drain pan or container underneath the gas tank to catch the fuel.
4. Remove the gas cap and slowly tilt the mower towards the side with the gas tank.
5. Allow the gas to flow out of the tank and into the drain pan.
6. Once all the gas has been drained, replace the gas cap and dispose of the old gas properly.
7. It is recommended to replace the gas filter and clean the fuel line before refilling with fresh gas.
When you need to store your John Deere lawn mower for the season or perform maintenance on the carburetor or fuel filter, it is important to empty the gas from the fuel tank. The easiest way to do this is to let the mower run until it runs out of gas. However, this can be expensive if the tank is full. A better option is to siphon the gas from the John Deere lawn mower into a spare gas can.
Step 1
Place the John Deere mower on a flat surface. If you have a riding mower, engage the parking brake and raise the seat to access the fuel tank filler cap.
Step 2
Position a spare gas can near the John Deere mower’s fuel tank. Remove the caps from both the fuel tank and the gas can.
Step 3
Insert the solid tube of a hand siphon into the fuel tank of the mower. Make sure the bottom of the solid tube is angled towards the bottom of the tank.
Step 4
Place the flexible tube of the siphon into the spare gas can. Insert the end of the tube partially into the can, ensuring it is inside but not all the way in.
Step 5
Squeeze and release the pump bubble handle located at the top of the hand siphon. As you do this, the siphon will draw fuel from the lawn mower and transfer it into the gas can. Keep squeezing and releasing the handle until all the fuel has been drained from the John Deere lawn mower.
