Installation manual

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Installing the Fuel Tank - 50 Gallon, 22'' Diameter, Aluminum
OPEN STYLE TANK MOUNTING BRACKET
Fuel Tank Installation
NOTE: Location of mounting holes may change if other trailer
options are added.
1. Locate the existing sets of 10.3 mm (.406'' dia.) pre-punched holes in
the crossmembers. See note above.
2. Align the two holes of each hanger bracket with the holes in the
crossmember and secure with two, 3/8-16 screws, washers and locking
nuts. Torque the hardware to 42 N•m (31 ft-lb).
3. Install each hanger assembly (facing each other as shown) onto the
hanger brackets with 1/2-13 screws, washers and locking nuts. Torque
the hardware to 81 to 88 N•m (60-65 ft-lb).
4. Install a self-adhesive rubber pad to the underside of each hanger
assembly.
5. Loosely install the tank straps t-bolts onto the hanger assemblies with
1/2'' washers and locking nuts. Verify the rubber strips are properly
installed on the mounting bands.
6. Install the fuel tank into the straps with the tank positioned vertically
within plus or minus 5 degrees and tighten the tank straps to
48 N•m (35 ft-lb).