Checking The Spark Arrester; Fuel System Maintenance; Draining The Fuel Tank - Toro 74534TE GrandStand Operator's Manual

Installing the Spark Plug
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C
16 ft-lb
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Figure 49

Checking the Spark Arrester

If Equipped
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
WARNING
Hot exhaust-system components may ignite
gasoline vapors even after you shut off the engine.
Hot particles exhausted during engine operation
may ignite flammable materials, resulting in
personal injury or property damage.
Do not refuel or run the engine unless the spark
arrester is installed.
1. Shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
engage the parking brake, and remove the key.
2. Wait for the muffler to cool.
3. If you see any breaks in the screen or welds, replace
the arrester.
4. If the screen is plugged, remove the arrester, shake
loose particles out of the arrester, and clean the
screen with a wire brush (soak the screen in solvent
if necessary).
5. Install the arrester on the exhaust outlet.
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Fuel System
Maintenance

Draining the Fuel Tank

Note: The only recommended way to drain fuel from the
tank is to use a syphon pump. A syphon pump can be
purchased at a hardware store.
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. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the
power takeoff (PTO), set the parking brake, turn the
ignition key to the O
2. Clean around the fuel cap to prevent debris from
getting into the fuel tank
3. Remove the fuel cap.
4. Insert a syphon pump into the fuel tank.
5. Using the syphon pump, drain the fuel into a clean gas
can (Figure 50).
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
1. Fuel cap
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position, and remove the key.
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(Figure 51).
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Figure 50