L3010 fuel tank removal

[Logger Bob]

I have a leak in the bottom of the fuel tank. I have removed the damper plate bolts and upper tank support bolts but cannot locate the lower tank support bolts to remove that so I can get the tank out. Where are they and how do I get to them.

 

[Pau7220]

Does this help?

 

[Logger Bob]

It was a little help. The real issue was figuring out how much stuff had to come apart to remove it. It turns out that the dash needs to be disassembled, all control rods disconnected and the steering wheel column assembly unbolted and laid back enough to have room to get at the tank and tank support bolts and to create enough space to remove the tank. I repaired the tank bottom with glass and epoxy. Now just have to remember how it all goes back together.

 

[rbargeron]

It was a little help. The real issue was figuring out how much stuff had to come apart to remove it. It turns out that the dash needs to be disassembled, all control rods disconnected and the steering wheel column assembly unbolted and laid back enough to have room to get at the tank and tank support bolts and to create enough space to remove the tank. I repaired the tank bottom with glass and epoxy. Now just have to remember how it all goes back together.

Even the wsm isn't a great help - page 1-S13 just says take out the shutter plate - it doesn't mention how much else has to move so the tank can be "removed to the rear".