What about the Fuel Caps ?
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I had the "fit" problem with the '05 but my '11 is just fine. collie
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Getting the cap on/off has never been a problem for me. My objection is that the fuel tank opening is recessed too deeply inside the cab ... its position makes it unnecessarily problematic to pour in fuel from a can. I don't have the luxury of a diesel tank with hose and nozzle. My refuelings come from my pouring in diesel from 5-gal. cans. Fortunately, I found a long-neck gizmo that attaches to the fuel cans and makes refueling less messy. My Kubota ZD21 mower, by comparison, has the fuel tank filler opening situated atop the left fender. Remove the cap ... there are no obstructions in the way of the tank ... fuel pours right in. Sure wish the RTV900's tank was constructed that way.
The tanks and caps threads was the problem. Found out from several dealers in my area. The threads on the tanks back then, was not exactly the threading of the caps. SO, after going threw the "changing of the cap thingy" a few times.
My dealer ended up changing the tank out. Worked out perfect. Another thing, stole the gasket off one cap and stacked it on another ( double ringed ) . That sealed it where one would not have to tighten it up so damn tight.
I can remember when the RTV was first purchased. And we would haul it somewhere on the tandem trailer. There would be diesel fuel sprayed all over the back of the trailer. It was so aggrevating........
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Messicks hooked me up with a new cap years ago when I got a bunch of tractor filters from them. Used it with the old gasket doubled up over the new one and solved the leaking problem on mine. Still is a wrestling map to get on and off. I only have to fill about twice a year so it ain't that big of a deal. Sure beats slopping diesel all the time. Thanks again to Neal.
Still is a wrestling map to get on and off.QUOTE]
Hey muleman,
Pick one of these up. Have them at parts store or walmart. We keep a pair
under the seat of the RTV's at all times. Works like charm on removing the
damn fuel cap. ( oil filter pliers ). Good for the nerves !!!!!
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