Fuel System Maintenance; Draining The Fuel Tank - Toro 30071 Operator's Manual

Important: Always replace the spark plugs when
it has worn electrodes, an oily film on it, or has
cracks in the porcelain.
3. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes
(Figure 26).
4. Bend the side electrode (Figure 26) if the gap is not
correct.
Installing the Spark Plugs
1. Install the spark plugs and the metal washer.
Note: Ensure that the air gap is set correctly (Figure
26).
2. Tighten the spark plugs to 22 N-m (16 ft-lb).
3. Connect the wires to the spark plugs (Figure 26).
Fuel System
Maintenance

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 that the
fuel tank drains completely.
2. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, turn the ignition key to the Off position, and
remove the key.
3. Close the fuel shut-off valve at the fuel tank (Figure 27).
1. Fuel filter
2. Clamp
4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide
it up the fuel line away from fuel filter (Figure 27).
5. Pull the fuel line off the fuel filter (Figure 27).
6. 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 (page 25).
7. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter.
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Figure 27
3. Fuel shut-off valve