Fuel System Maintenance; Replacing The In-Line Fuel Filter - Toro TimeCutter SS 4216 74616 Operator's Manual

Fuel System
Maintenance
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.
• 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 In-line Fuel
Filter
Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Replace the in-line fuel
filter
Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the park
position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Raise the seat and locate the fuel filters as shown in
Figure 35.
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Figure 35
1. Fuel line to engine
2. In-line Fuel filter
3. Fuel line from tank
4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide
them away from the filter (Figure 35).
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4. Flow direction arrow
5. Hose clamp
5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
6. Install a new filter with the flow direction arrow coming
from the fuel tank and pointing to the engine. Move
the hose clamps close to the filter (Figure 35) to secure
it in place.
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