ZT HD 52 fuel gauge unreadable

[NealS]

Has anyone come up with a solution to be able to tell how much fuel is in the tank.
We can not see the fuel level through the supposedly see through fuel tank.

 

[Darryl G]

Can't you just unscrew the cap to the fuel tank and look in to see how much is in there?

Edit: Oh, I see, the tank is under the seat with a remote fill. Guess not.

 

[NealS]

Can't you just unscrew the cap to the fuel tank and look in to see how much is in there?

Edit: Oh, I see, the tank is under the seat with a remote fill. Guess not.

And even though the remote fill neck is part of the fuel tank, is it not a straight shot, so it prevents me from sticking a rod in to the bottom to use like a dip stick.

 

[Darryl G]

Wonder if you could pick up some fuel system dye so you could see it through the tank better?

 

[gravelyzthd52]

Same issue here! Can never see the fuel level through that thing.

 

[tbzep]

I just fold the seat before I start and look at the whole tank. If the fuel level is below the metal plate, I add.

 

[Darryl G]

Worth a try? I've worked with fluorosene dyes before (which is what I'm presuming it is) and they're very visible at low concentrations, even without a lamp. https://www.autobodytoolmart.com/tr...m_term=1100001935940&utm_content=All Products

 

[strick]

I noticed the same thing. On my old Gravely ZT 42 it was no problem seeing the fuel level.

strick

 

[AnonymousMower]

I bought a Gravely ZT HD 44 recently. I like it except that it doesn't have a fuel gauge and was looking for ways to install one when I found this thread. I realize it is five years old but if I found it then others probably will too.

I'll have to determine the length of the sending unit that I would need for the Gravely but here is a good tutorial on how to install one in a zero turn mower. - Cheers

Fuel Gauge & Sending Unit Installation on a Zero Turn Step by Step Long Version
Max's Garaj Mahal:

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[slomo]

Has anyone come up with a solution to be able to tell how much fuel is in the tank.

Use a wooden stick.