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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.

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.

Darryl G said:

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.

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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.

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

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

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.

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

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

strick

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:
Sending units and gauges on eBay:

NealS said:

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

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Use a wooden stick.

I know right!

I will just figure out how many hours I get out of a full tank. Then fill it up early to be safe.

First world problems

Sooooo after installing the ariens gel padded seat cover, I carry an led flashlight.
Swing seat out of the way, place lamp on top of tanks and rock tires a little and the motion of fuel gives indication of level. I do this after about an acre cut or hour and half of mowing and coming in for a water break.
If it's near half way I simply top off.
Yeah not the brightest cut saving feature gravel came up with. I would have paid an extra 25-75 bucks for a fuel guage.
oh well, still enjoying this work horse and just live with the imperfections.
Come on gravely toss us a bone....heh...heh...
5K for mower and didn't even get a ball cap....lol..

NealS said:

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.

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When I bought mine I sent an email to the engineers to take a look at how a motorcycle reserve setting on the petcock works, and put one on the mower. Would be a great selling feature for a few bucks. Old Volkswagons had them too. When you run out you switch to the lower fuel pickup and go. It only takes a few times at most to remember to put it back on "Main" when you fill up lol.
Never heard a word back...........
shows how they work.