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Old 05-19-2014, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob95065 View Post
I have a 1000 that I used since new. I practically grew up on it because I did yard work and maintenance for a neighbor who gave it to me about 10 years ago. Anyway, it has a 90° valve at the base of the tank. The valve has a small red handle and is original to the tractor. From the serial # it was made in August 1977.
My '79 1450 has the same 90 degree red handle. I hate having to loosen the side shield to turn the gas on and off every time, not to mention that it hits the foam of the firewall as well.

Bill
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