Fuel System Maintenance; Draining The Fuel Tank; Servicing The Fuel Filter - Toro 30284 Operator's Manual

Fuel System
Maintenance

Draining the Fuel Tank

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. Park the machine on a level surface, to assure
fuel tank drains completely. Then disengage
the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove
the key.
2. Close the fuel shut-off valve at the fuel tank
(Figure 37).
3. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together
and slide it up the fuel line away from fuel filter
(Figure 37).
4. Pull the fuel line off the fuel filter (Figure 37).
Open the fuel shut-off valve and allow the
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. Refer
to Replacing the Fuel Filter.
5. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide
the hose clamp close to the valve to secure the
fuel line.
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Figure 37
1. Fuel shut-off valve

Servicing the Fuel Filter

Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating
hours or yearly, whichever occurs first.
Replacing the Fuel Filter
Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the
fuel line.
Note: Note how the fuel filter is installed in
order to install the new filter correctly.
Note: Wipe up any spilled fuel.
1. Disengage the PTO 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 at the fuel tank
(Figure 37).
4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together
and slide them away from the filter (Figure 38).
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2. Clamp