Draining The Fuel Tank - Toro 41594 Operator's Manual

Replacing the Fuel Filter
1. Remove the pickup tube of the fuel filter from the
fitting of the fuel pump
Note: Discard the fuel filter.
Figure 63
1. Fitting (fuel pump)
2. Float arm (full position)
3. Pickup tube
2. Align the pickup tube of the new fuel filter with the
fitting of the fuel pump
3. Align the long leg of the fuel filter with float when the
float arm is in the empty position
4. Insert the fuel-pump fitting into the pickup tube until
the fitting is fully seated
Installing the Fuel Pump and Sending
Unit
1. Support the float arm and pickup tube together and
slip the float and fuel filter into the opening in the fuel
tank (Figure 62).
Important: Ensure that the float and the long leg
of the filter are pointing forward in the tank and
the fitting at the top of the fuel pump points 90°
toward the centerline of the machine.
2. Seat the fuel pump/sending unit into the opening in
the tank (Figure 62
3. Install the seal and nut over the fuel pump/sending
and onto the neck of the fuel tank and tighten the nut
hand tight (Figure 62).
(Figure 63).
4. Float arm (empty position)
5. Fuel filter (short leg)
6. Fuel filter (long leg)
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4. Connect the coupling on the fuel hose to the fitting of
the fuel pump (Figure
Note: Ensure that the locking sleeve of the fuel-hose
coupling secures the coupling to the pump fitting.
5. Connect the 2-socket connector of the machine-wiring
harness to the 2-pin connector of the fuel
pump/sending unit; Connect the 2-pin connector of
the machine-wiring harness to the 2-socket connector
of the fuel pump/sending unit
6. Rotate the starter switch to the On position and check
the fuel-hose coupling for leaks.
Note: If the coupling leaks, rotate the starter switch to
the Off position, remove the key, remove the coupling,
check the coupling and fitting for dirt or damage, and
install the hose and coupling onto the fitting.
Note: Repair any fuel leaks before proceeding to the
next step.
7. Assemble the cover to the tank with the and 4 screws
(#10 x 3/4 inch) that you removed in step
Removing the Fuel Pump and Sending Unit (page
8. Torque the screws to 10 in-lbs.

Draining the Fuel Tank

Service Interval: Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichever comes
first)
Drain and clean the fuel tank if the fuel system becomes
contaminated or if you plan to store the machine for an
extended period. When cleaning the fuel tank, use fresh,
clean fuel to flush out the tank
1. Transfer the fuel from the tank into an approved fuel
container using a siphon pump, or from the machine
before you pour the fuel out of the tank fill spout into
the fuel container.
Note: If you remove the fuel tank, you will need to
disconnect the fuel hose and electrical connectors from
the fuel pump and sending unit ; refer to
Fuel Pump and Sending Unit (page 46)
2. Flush the tank with fresh, clean fuel, if necessary.
3. Replace the fuel filters; refer to
Filter (page 48).
4. Install the tank if you removed it in step 1.
Note: If you remove the fuel tank, you will need to
connect the fuel hose and electrical connectors to the
fuel pump and sending unit ; refer to
Pump and Sending Unit (page 48)
5. Fill the tank with fresh, clean fuel.
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Replacing the Fuel
Installing the Fuel
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