Servicing The Fuel Filter; Electrical System Maintenance; Servicing The Spark Plug - Toro 30317 Operator's Manual

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.
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.
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.
2. Clamp
3. Close fuel shut-off valve at fuel tank
(Figure 37).
Note: Remove the fuel line from the fuel
valve that is closest to the engine.
4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together
and slide them away from the filter (Figure 38).
Figure 38
1. Hose clamp
2. Fuel line
5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
6. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps
close to the filter.
7. Open fuel shut-off valve at fuel tank
(Figure 37).
8. Check for fuel leaks and repair if needed.
Electrical System
Maintenance

Servicing the Spark Plug

Check the spark plug(s) after every 200 operating
hours. Make sure the air gap between the center
and side electrodes is correct before installing the
spark plug. Use a spark plug wrench for removing
and installing the spark plug(s) and a gapping
tool/feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap.
Install a new spark plug(s) if necessary.
Type: Champion® RC12YC or Champion®
Premium Gold 2071 (or equivalent)
Air Gap: 0.040 in. (1.02 mm)
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3. Filter