Spout fell in fuel tank, can't get it out - OK to use tractor?

[RoyJackson]

I have got to ask this sorry: Why are you all still using the fuel spouts when there have been so many posts about them falling into the gas tank?
James K0UA

I always use a wide mouthed funnel when I fill my tank. The filler opening on a Deere 4400 is about 5 or 6 inches in diameter, so a funnnel probably isn't necessary, but it does reduce the splashing of diesel on the hood of the tractor. Since there's a screen in the funnel, it also prevents debris from going in the tank.
The downside of a funnel is you cannot see how full the tank is, so there is a possibility of overflow. Hasn't happened to me (yet) on the tractor (it has when filling the walk behind lawn mower though), but I always keep a close eye on the tank...or, you can leave the key to the RUN (not START) position, and watch the fuel level gage (I've done that too).

 

[radioman]

question- which part of the spout did it fall in? The whole thing?

Another question- Why did you drain it since the BX has a irregular shaped tank? I would've filled it 3/4's full and THEN feel around for the spout. Its plastic after all, it might float- but then this post might show my ignorance- I havent tried to see if plastic will float in oil like it does with water.

 

[k0ua]

question- which part of the spout did it fall in? The whole thing?

Another question- Why did you drain it since the BX has a irregular shaped tank? I would've filled it 3/4's full and THEN feel around for the spout. Its plastic after all, it might float- but then this post might show my ignorance- I havent tried to see if plastic will float in oil like it does with water.

Blitz USA - Gas Cans & Fuel Containment, Oil Change & Accessories, Lifting Aids

look on the right hand side of the web page to the Enviro cans and you will see the push on translucent spout. This is what falls in the fuel tanks. Throw it away or figure out a way to fasten it to the rest of the mechanism securely as I suggested, as obviously the manufacture did not do a good job of designing this thing.

James K0UA

 

[grsthegreat]

Mine fell off cause of my own fault. there is a raised section that actually locks onto the can, and i never remember to push it on all the way. My tank is l shaped and deep. i cant visually see the bottom unless i had insect eyes on antenna.

 

[RoyJackson]

Blitz USA - Gas Cans & Fuel Containment, Oil Change & Accessories, Lifting Aids

look on the right hand side of the web page to the Enviro cans and you will see the push on translucent spout. This is what falls in the fuel tanks. Throw it away or figure out a way to fasten it to the rest of the mechanism securely as I suggested, as obviously the manufacture did not do a good job of designing this thing.

James K0UA

I see what you mean. I have a Blitz can I'm pretty satisfied with...but never got that push on spout...never even knew they were available, in fact.
I reckon I'll stick with my funnel.

 

[k0ua]

I see what you mean. I have a Blitz can I'm pretty satisfied with...but never got that push on spout...never even knew they were available, in fact.
I reckon I'll stick with my funnel.

Wise choice, I don't need the spout because the Diesel filler neck sticks up from the hood, the only time you need the spout is trying to fill a car with a recessed fuel filler neck, you cannot reach it without a spout or a funnel. If you look closely you can see a little protrusion that hangs down from the black short spout that you can catch on edge of your tractor fuel filler neck. and rest there by gravity. Now you don't have to hold the can at all just hold down the valve lever. I throw an old towel on the hood to keep from scratching up the paint job on the hood as the fuel can rests on the hood.

James K0UA

 

[grsthegreat]

Ill try using a large mouth funnel the next time i fuel up......see if it works. I would like to find one with an internal screen ....time to do some Google search.

 

[RoyJackson]

Ill try using a large mouth funnel the next time i fuel up......see if it works. I would like to find one with an internal screen ....time to do some Google search.

I can't recall where I got mine...had it for years. Probably AutoZone, Wal-Mart...some place like that.

 

[grsthegreat]

I can't recall where I got mine...had it for years. Probably AutoZone, Wal-Mart...some place like that.

does it have a catch screen in it?

 

[Coyote machine]

One could also drill a small hole in the spout close to where it attaches to the Blitz can and tie a string to the nozzle and to the lever area on the can so the nozzle can be removed, or used, depending on need and if it came loose/fell off it would be retrievable.
As far as retrieving the spouts already hiding in tractor tanks how about letting the tank go low to almost empty and then putting tractor on a slope where the spout would have to move to the fill opening area then retrieving it with a claw stick, (push button with 3 prongs)?