Servicing The Fuel Tank; Greasing And Lubrication - Toro 74230 Operator's Manual

4. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
5. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to
the filter (Fig. 42).
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
7. Open fuel shut-off valve on console.
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Figure 41
1. Filter

Servicing the Fuel Tank

Draining The Fuel Tank
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, to assure fuel tank
drains completely. Then disengage the power take off
(PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key
to off. Remove the key.
2. Close fuel shut–off valve (Fig. 42).
3. Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and slide it up
the fuel line away from the fuel filter (Fig. 42).
4. Pull the fuel line off fuel filter (Fig. 42). 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.
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2. Hose clamp
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5. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose
clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the fuel line
(Fig. 42).
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Figure 42
1. Fuel shut-off valve
2. Fuel filter

Greasing and Lubrication

Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check Service
Reference Aid decal (Fig. 43). Grease more frequently
when operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Grease Type: General-purpose grease.
How to Grease
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to off. Move levers to neutral locked
position and apply parking brake. Remove the key.
2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to
scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
3. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into
the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the
bearings.
4. Wipe up any excess grease.
Greasing the Front Caster Pivots
Lubricate the front caster pivots once a year.
1. Remove the dust cap and adjust the caster pivots. Keep
dust cap off until greasing is done.
2. Adjust the caster pivot bearing. Refer to Adjusting the
Caster Pivot Bearing, page 35.
3. Remove the hex plug. Thread a grease zerk into hole.
4. Pump grease into zerk until it oozes out around top
bearing.
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3. Hose clamp
4. Fuel line