Servicing The Fuel Tank; Servicing The Fuel Filter - Toro 72200 Operator's Manual

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 ensure the fuel
tank drains completely. 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.
3. Close fuel shut–off valve at fuel tank (Fig. 26).
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Figure 26
1. Fuel shut-off valve
4. Open the hood.
5. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide
it up the fuel line toward the fuel tank (Fig. 27).
6. Pull the fuel line off the filter (Fig. 27). Open fuel
shut-off valve and allow gasoline to drain into an
approved gas can.
Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter
because the fuel tank is empty.
7. Install the fuel line onto the filter. Slide the hose clamp
close to the filter to secure the fuel line and filter;
Refer to Replacing the Fuel Filter, page 27.
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1. Hose clamp
2. Fuel line

Servicing the Fuel Filter

Replace the fuel filter after every 100 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 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.
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3. Close fuel shut–off valve at fuel tank (Fig. 26).
4. Open the hood.
5. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide
them away from the filter (Fig. 27).
6. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
7. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to
the filter.
8. Open fuel shut-off valve at fuel tank (Fig. 26).
9. Close the hood.
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Figure 27
3. Filter
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