Draining The Fuel Tank; Greasing And Lubrication - Toro 74401 Operator's Manual

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Figure 29
1. Fuel filter
2. Hose clamp

Draining the Fuel Tank

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, to ensure that the
fuel tank drains completely. Then disengage the PTO,
set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the
key.
2. Close the fuel shut-off valve located under the front of
the fuel tank.
3. Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and slide it up
the fuel line away from the fuel filter (Fig. 29).
4. Pull the fuel line off of the fuel filter (Fig. 29).
5. Open the fuel shut-off valve. Allow gasoline to drain
into a gas can or drain pan.
Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter
because the fuel tank is empty.
6. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose
clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the fuel line
(Fig. 29).
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3. Fuel line
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Greasing and Lubrication

Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service
Reference Aid decal (Fig. 30) located beneath the seat.
Grease more frequently when operating conditions are
extremely dusty or sandy.
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
How to Grease
1. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and remove the
key.
2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape
any paint off of the front of the fitting(s).
3. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into
the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the
bearings.
4. Wipe up any excess grease.
Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check Service
Reference Aid decal (Fig. 30) located beneath the seat.
Figure 30
Greasing the Bearings
The cutting unit must be lubricated regularly; refer to the
Recommended Maintenance Schedule, page 22. Grease
with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum
base grease.
1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark
plug(s).
2. Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings
(Fig. 31).
3. Grease the idler pulley pivot (Fig. 31).