Servicing The Fuel Filter; Servicing The Fuel Tank - Toro Z Master Z253 Operator's Manual

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Figure 39
1. Center electrode insulator
2. Side electrode
Installing the Spark Plug
1. Install the spark plug(s). Make sure the air gap is set
correctly.
2. Tighten the spark plug(s) to 20 ft-lb (27 N.m).
3. Push the wire(s) onto the spark plug(s) (Fig. 38).

Servicing the 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) and turn the
ignition key to off. Move levers to neutral locked
position and apply parking brake. 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. 40).
4. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
5. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to
the filter (Fig. 41).
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
7. Open fuel shut-off valve on console.
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0.030 in.
(0.76 mm)
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3. Air gap (not to scale)
(s)
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Figure 40
1. Filter

Servicing the Fuel Tank

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 assure fuel tank
drains completely. Then disengage the power take off
(PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key
to off. Remove the key.
2. Close fuel shut–off valve (Fig. 41).
3. Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and slide it up
the fuel line away from the fuel filter (Fig. 41).
4. Pull the fuel line off fuel filter (Fig. 41). Open fuel
shut-off valve and 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.
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2. Hose clamp