Servicing The Fuel Tank; Greasing And Lubrication - Toro Z555 74245 Operator's Manual

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. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Close fuel shut–off valve (Fig. 42).
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Figure 42
1. Filter
2. Fuel shut-off valve
4. Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and slide it
away from the fuel filter (Fig. 42).
5. Pull the fuel line off fuel filter (Fig. 42). 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.
6. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose
clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the fuel line
(Fig. 42).
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3. Hose clamp
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Greasing and Lubrication

Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service
Reference Aid decal (Fig. 43). Grease more frequently
when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Grease Type: General-purpose grease.
How to Grease
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to
scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into
the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the
bearings.
5. Wipe up any excess grease.
Greasing the Front Caster Pivots
Lubricate the front caster pivots once a year.
1. Remove the dust cap and adjust the caster pivots. Keep
the dust cap off until greasing is done. Refer to
Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearing, page 37.
2. Remove the hex plug. Thread a grease zerk into the
hole.
3. Pump grease into the zerk until it oozes out around the
top bearing.
4. Remove the grease zerk in the hole. Install the hex
plug and cap.