Fuel System Maintenance; Draining The Fuel Tank; Replacing The Fuel Filter - Toro 70185 Operator's Manual

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 so that the left front side is slightly
lower than the right side to ensure that the fuel tank
drains completely.
2. Disengage the blade (PTO).
3. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral (model
70185 only).
4. Set the parking brake.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Remove the ignition key.
7. Remove the engine cover.
8. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together
and slide it up the fuel line toward the fuel tank
(Figure 28).
Figure 28
1. Hose clamp
2. Fuel line
9. Pull the fuel line off the filter (Figure 28) 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.
3. Filter
10. Install the fuel line onto the filter.
11. Slide the hose clamp close to the filter to secure the
fuel line and filter.
12. Install the engine cover.

Replacing the Fuel Filter

Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Note: The best time to replace the fuel filter (Figure 28)
is when the fuel tank is empty. Never install a dirty filter
if it is removed from the fuel line.
1. Disengage the blade (PTO).
2. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral (model
70185 only).
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine.
5. Remove the ignition key.
6. Remove the engine cover.
7. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and
slide them away from the filter (Figure 28).
8. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
9. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close
to the filter.
10. Install the engine cover.
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