Checking The Spark Arrester (If Equipped); Fuel System Maintenance; Draining The Fuel Tank - Toro 74568TE Operator's Manual

Installing the Spark Plug
Tighten the spark plug(s) to 22 N-m (16 ft-lb).
Figure 49
Checking the 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 the engine unless the spark
arrester is installed.
1. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
engage the parking brake, and remove the key.
2. Wait for the 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, shake loose particles out of the arrester, and
clean the screen with a wire brush (soak in solvent if
necessary).
5. Install 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. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to
the neutral-locked position, and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position
3. Clean around the fuel cap to prevent debris from
getting into the fuel tank (Figure 51).
4. Remove the fuel cap.
5. Insert a syphon pump into the fuel tank.
6. Using the syphon pump, drain the fuel into a clean gas
can (Figure 50).
7. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
1. Fuel cap
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Figure 50