Fuel System Maintenance; Draining The Fuel Tank; Servicing The Fuel Filter - Toro 74534 Operator's Manual

Fuel System
Maintenance

Draining the Fuel Tank

Note: There is no other recommended way to drain fuel
from the tank, other than using a syphon pump. A syphon
pump can be purchased at a hardware store.
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, disengage the
power-take off (PTO), set the parking brake, turn the
ignition key to Off, and remove the key.
2. Clean around the fuel cap to prevent debris from
getting into the fuel tank
3. Remove the fuel cap.
4. Insert a syphon pump into the fuel tank.
5. Using the syphon pump, drain the fuel into a clean gas
can (Figure 49).
6. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Figure 49
1. Fuel cap
(Figure 50).
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Servicing the Fuel Filter

Replacing the Fuel Filter
Service Interval: Yearly
Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line.
Note: The fuel filter is installed in order to install the new
filter correctly.
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.
3. Close fuel-shutoff valve.
4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide
them away from the filter
1. Fuel filter
2. Hose clamp
5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
6. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to
the filter.
7. Open the fuel-shutoff valve.
8. Check for fuel leaks and repair if needed.
9. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
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(Figure 50).
Figure 50
3. Fuel line