Toro Greensmaster 3250-D 04383 Service Manual page 29

Fuel Tank Removal (Fig. 18)
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,
stop the engine, engage parking brake, and remove the
key from the ignition switch.
DANGER
Diesel fuel is flammable. Use caution when stor-
ing or handling it. Do not smoke while filling the
fuel tank. Do not fill fuel tank while engine is run-
ning or in an enclosed area. Always fill fuel tank
outside and wipe up any spilled diesel fuel before
starting the engine. Store fuel in a clean, safety−
approved container, and keep the cap in place.
Use diesel fuel for the engine only; not for any
other purpose.
2. Drain fuel tank (2) as follows:
A. Close fuel shut−off valve (9) below the fuel tank.
B. Disconnect fuel hose (21) from the fuel shut−off
valve (9). Place hose into a suitable container for
draining the tank
C. Drain fuel tank completely by opening the fuel
shut off valve.
3. Gain access to the fasteners securing the fuel tank
(2) to the mounting plate (13) as follows:
A. Remove three cap screws (6) and two flat wash-
ers (14) securing mounting plate to the frame and
support bracket (17).
B. Lift and support the mounting plate up from the
rear of the machine.
4. Loosen hose clamp (26) and disconnect fuel hose
(23) from fuel fitting (11).
5. Loosen hose clamp (10) and disconnect fuel hose
(18) from fuel tank (2).
6. Remove three cap screws (16) and flat washers (4)
securing the fuel tank (2) to the mounting plate (13). Re-
move the tank from the mounting plate being careful not
to damage any fuel hoses.
Greensmaster 3250−D
Fuel Tank installation (Fig. 18)
1. Position fuel tank (2) to the mounting plate (13). Be
careful not to damage any fuel hoses.
A. Apply antiseize lubricant to the threads of the
three cap screws (16).
B. Secure fuel tank to the plate with three flat wash-
ers (4) and cap screws.
C. Torque cap screws from 30 to 60 in−lb (3.4 to 7.8
N−cm).
2. Connect fuel hose (18) to the fuel tank with hose
clamp (10).
3. Connect fuel hose (23) to fuel fitting (11) with hose
clamp (26).
4. Install mounting plate (13) to the frame as follows:
A. Position mounting plate to the frame. Make sure
to align plate holes with frame holes and support
bracket (28).
B. Secure mounting plate to the frame and support
bracket with two flat washers (14) and three cap
screws (6).
5. Connect fuel hose (21) to the fuel shut−off valve (9).
6. Open fuel shut−off valve (9) below the fuel tank.
7. Fill fuel tank with fuel (see Fill Fuel Tank). Check fuel
lines and tank for leaks.
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