Replacing The Fuel Filter; Servicing The Transaxle Fluid; Servicing The Fuse; Servicing The Headlights - Toro 71209 Operator's Manual

8. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide it
up the fuel line toward the fuel tank (Fig. 26).
Figure 26
1. Hose clamp
2. Fuel line
9. Pull the fuel line off the fuel filter (Fig. 26) and allow
gasoline to drain into a fuel container or a drain pan.
Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter
because the fuel tank is empty.
10. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter.
11. Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure
both the fuel line and the fuel filter.

Replacing the Fuel Filter

Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours or
yearly, whichever occurs first. The best time to replace the
fuel filter (Fig. 26) is when the fuel tank is empty. Never
install a dirty fuel filter after it has been removed from the
fuel line.
1. Disengage the blade (PTO).
2. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5. Remove the ignition key.
6. Open the hood.
7. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide
them away from the old fuel filter (Fig. 26).
8. Remove the old fuel filter from the fuel line.
9. Install a new fuel filter and move the hose clamps close
to it.
10. Close the hood.
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3. Filter
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Servicing the Fuse

The electrical system is protected by 10 amp, blade-type
fuses.
1. Pull up on the fuse (Fig. 27) to remove it from the
socket.
Figure 27
1. Fuse
2. Insert the fuse into socket and push down on the fuse to
install it.
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2. Socket