Check Spark Arrester (If Equipped); Fuel System Maintenance; Draining The Fuel Tank - Toro 74583 Operator's Manual

Check Spark Arrester (if
equipped)
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
WARNING
Hot exhaust system components may ignite
gasoline vapors even after the engine is stopped.
Hot particles exhausted during engine operation
may ignite flammable materials. Fire may result in
personal injury or property damage.
Do Not refuel or run engine unless spark arrester
is installed.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Wait for muffler to cool.
3. If any breaks in the screen or welds are observed,
replace the arrester.
4. If plugging of the screen is observed, remove the
arrester and shake loose particles out of the arrester
and clean screen with a wire brush (soak in solvent if
necessary). Reinstall arrester on exhaust outlet.
Fuel System
Maintenance

Draining the Fuel Tank

Note: There is no other recommended way to drain
fuel from the tank, other than using a syphon pump. A
syphon pump can be purchased at a hardware store.
DANGER
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
• Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area.
Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
• Never smoke when draining gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
1. Park the machine on a level surface. Disengage the
power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, turn the
ignition key to Off and remove the key.
2. Clean around the fuel cap to prevent debris from
getting into the fuel tank (Figure 49).
3. Remove the fuel cap.
4. Insert a syphon pump into the fuel tank.
5. Using the syphon pump, drain the fuel into a clean
gas can (Figure 48).
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
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1. Fuel cap
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Figure 48