Toro ProForce Debris Service Manual page 23

PRELIMINARY – For Toro Distributor and Toro Company use only.
Check Fuel Lines and Connections
Check fuel lines and connections periodically as recom-
mended in the Operator's Manual. Check fuel lines for
deterioration, damage or leaking connections. Replace
hoses, clamps and connections as necessary.
Drain and Clean Fuel Tank
Drain and clean the fuel tank periodically as recom-
mended in the Operator's Manual. Also, drain and clean
the fuel tank if the fuel system becomes contaminated
or if the machine is to be stored for an extended period.
To clean fuel tank, flush tank out with clean solvent.
Make sure tank is free of all contaminates and debris.
Fuel Tank Removal (Fig. 4)
1. Park machine on a level surface with the engine OFF.
Chock wheels to prevent machine from moving.
2. To prevent unexpected machine operation, discon-
nect the negative battery cable from the battery termi-
nal. Position disconnected negative cable away from
the negative battery terminal.
3. Disconnect fuel hose from the fuel filter inlet.
4. Lower end of disconnected fuel line into a suitable
container and drain fuel tank.
5. After fuel tank is completely empty, remove fuel hose
from tank outlet at bottom of tank.
6. Remove four (4) flange nuts that secure tank straps
to machine. Remove straps and felt strips.
7. Lift fuel tank from machine.
8. Make sure to clean up any spilled fuel. Also, check
that foam strips under fuel tank location are in good con-
dition.
ProForce Debris Blower
Fuel Tank Installation (Fig. 4)
1. Position foam strips, fuel tank and tank straps to ma-
chine frame. Place felt strip between tank and both tank
straps.
2. Secure straps and fuel tank to frame with four (4)
flange nuts.
3. Connect fuel hose to fuel tank outlet at bottom of
tank. Secure hose with clamp.
4. Connect fuel hose to the fuel filter inlet. Secure hose
with clamp.
5. Add fuel to tank and check for any fuel leaks.
6. Connect negative battery cable to negative battery
terminal. Tighten nut that secures battery cable from 10
to 15 ft−lb (14 to 20 N−m). Make sure that battery cover
is secured.
1. Engine blower housing
2. Fuel filter
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Figure 5
3. Fuel filter inlet
Engine