Fuel Filter; Fuel Tank - Toro 74170 Operator's Manual

Fuel Filter

Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours
or yearly, whichever occurs first.
Replacing the Fuel Filter
Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the
fuel line.
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the
parking brake, and turn the ignition key to
"OFF" to stop the engine. Remove the key.
2. Close fuel shut–off valve on console.
3. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together
and slide them away from the filter (Fig. 32).
4. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
5. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps
close to the filter (Fig. 33).
6. Open fuel shut-off valve on console.
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Figure 32
1. Filter 2. Hose clamp

Fuel Tank

Draining The Fuel Tank
POTENTIAL HAZARD
In certain conditions gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn
you, others, and cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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 drain gasoline near an open flame or
where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a
spark.
Never smoke a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, to assure
fuel tanks drain completely. Then disengage the
power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and
turn the ignition key to "OFF" to stop the
engine. Remove the key.
2. Close fuel shut–off valve (Fig. 33).
3. Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and slide
it up the fuel line away from the fuel filter
(Fig. 33).
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