Fuel System Maintenance; Replacing The Fuel Filter - Toro TimeCutter Z5000 Operator's Manual

Annuallyor every100hoursof operation{moreoften
underextremely dus_% dirty conditions), r emove the
blowerhousingandanyothercoolingshrouds. C lean
the coolingfins andexternal s urfaces a snecessar): Make
surethe coolingshrouds arereinstalled. T orquethe
blowerhousingscrews to 5.5ft-lb (7.5N-m).
Important:
Operating the engine with a blocked
grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or
cooling shrouds removed, will cause engine damage
due to overheating.
Fuel System
Maintenance
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.
• Perform any fuel related maintenance 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.
Replacing the Fuel Filter
Service Interval: Every 100 hours--Replace the fuel
filter.
Never install a dir_7 filter if it is removed from the fuel
lille.
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Park the machine oil a level surface and disengage
the blade control svdtch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the
park position, stop the engine, remove the keB and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Raise the seat and locate the fuel line coming from
the fuel tank below_ The fuel filter is in the fuel line
between the tank and engine.
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