Fuel Filter - Toro 30196 Operator's Manual

Maintenance
4. Pull the fuel line off the fuel filter (Fig. 41).
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. Refer to Replacing the Fuel
Filter; page 38.
5. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the
hose clamp close to the filter to secure the fuel
line.
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2
Figure 41
1. Fuel shut-off valve

2. Fuel filter

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m–3778
3. Clamp
Fuel Filter
Service Interval/Specification
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.
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO) and set the
parking brake. Stop engine.
2. Close fuel shut–off valve (Fig. 41).
3. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together
and slide them away from the filter (Fig. 42).
4. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
5. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps
close to the filter.
6. Open fuel shut-off valve at fuel tank (Fig. 41).
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2
Figure 42
1. Hose clamp
m–3778
2. Filter