Fuel System Maintenance; Servicing The Fuel Tank - Toro 30317 Operator's Manual

Note: Dispose of the used oil at a recycling
center.
Figure 35
1. Oil drain valve
9. Slowly pour approximately 80% of the
specified oil into the filler cap (Figure 34).
10. Check the oil level; refer to Checking the
Engine Oil Level in theEngine Maintenance,
page 29.
11. Slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the
Full mark.
Changing the Oil Filter
Replace the oil filter every 200 hours or every
other oil change.
Note: Change oil filter more frequently when
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to
Changing the Oil.
2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter
adapter (Figure 36) gasket surface.
3. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber
gasket on the replacement filter (Figure 36).
2. Oil drain hose
Figure 36
1. Oil lter
2. Gasket
4. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter
adapter. Turn the oil filter clockwise until
the rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter,
then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn
(Figure 36).
5. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new
oil; refer to Changing the Oil.
Fuel System
Maintenance

Servicing 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.
Draining the Fuel Tank
1. Park the machine on a level surface, to assure
fuel tank drains completely. Then disengage
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3. Adapter