Check Fuel Lines And Connections; Drain And Clean Fuel Tank; Fuel Tank Removal; Fuel Tank Installation - Toro Groundsmaster 360 Service Manual

DANGER
Use caution when storing or handling diesel fuel.
Do not smoke while filling the fuel tank. Do not fill
fuel tank while engine is running or hot or when
machine is in an enclosed area. Always fill fuel
tank outside and clean up any spilled diesel fuel
before starting the engine. Store fuel in a clean,
safety- -approved container and keep cap in
place. Use diesel fuel for the engine only; not for
any other purpose.

Check Fuel Lines and Connections

Check fuel lines and connections periodically as recom-
mended in the Operator's Manual. Check lines for dete-
rioration, damage, leakage or loose connections.
Replace fuel lines, clamps and connections as needed.

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 diesel fuel.
Make sure tank is free of all contaminates and debris.
Fuel Tank Removal (Fig. 5)
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting unit,
stop engine, engage parking brake and remove key
from the ignition switch. Unlatch and raise hood and op-
erator seat.
2. Use a fuel transfer pump to remove fuel from fuel
tank.
3. Remove two (2) screws (item 13) that secure cover
plate (item 2) to fuel tank. Remove cover plate from fuel
tank.
NOTE: Before removing fuel hoses from fuel tank fit-
tings, label hoses for assembly purposes (Fig. 6).
4. Disconnect fuel supply hose, tank vent and return
hoses from fittings in top of fuel tank.
5. Remove two (2) flange nuts (item 14) from threaded
ends of tank bracket (item 20). Remove tank bracket.
6. Loosen and remove cap screw (item 17), three (3)
washers (items 18, 23 and 22) and flange nut (item 14)
that secure rear of fuel tank to frame. Locate and re-
trieve spacer (item 19).
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7. Loosen and remove cap screw (item 15), three (3)
washers (items 18, 23 and 22) and flange nut (item 14)
that secure front of fuel tank to frame. Locate and re-
trieve spacer (item 21).
8. Lift fuel tank from machine.
Fuel Tank Installation (Fig. 5)
1. Position fuel tank to the machine.
2. Secure tank to frame:
A. Secure rear of fuel tank with spacer (item 19), cap
screw (item 17), three (3) washers (items 18, 23 and
22) and flange nut (item 14).
B. Secure front of fuel tank with spacer (item 21),
cap screw (item 15), three (3) washers (items 18, 23
and 22) and flange nut (item 14).
C. Position tank bracket (item 20) to fuel tank and
frame. Secure bracket with two (2) flange nuts (item
14). Tighten flange nuts evenly and only enough so
tank is snug to frame. Do not overtighten flange nuts
on bracket.
3. Using labels placed during fuel tank removal, cor-
rectly connect hoses to stand pipe (item 6), return fitting
(item 7) and tank vent fitting (item 8) on the top of the fuel
tank. Secure hoses with hose clamps.
4. Apply antiseize lubricant to threads of screws (item
13) that secure cover plate to fuel tank. Install cover
plate (item 2) and secure with two (2) screws. Torque
screws from 20 to 30 in- -lb (2.3 to 3.3 N- -m).
5. Lower and secure hood and operator seat. Fill fuel
tank.
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1. Fuel supply hose
2. Fuel return hose
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Figure 6
3. Tank vent hose
4. Fuel gauge
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