Fuel System Maintenance; Replacing The Fuel Filter; Servicing The Fuel Tank - Toro 74997 Operator's Manual

Fuel System
Maintenance

Replacing the Fuel Filter

Service Interval: Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever comes
first) (more often in dirty or dusty
conditions).
The fuel filter is located near the engine on the front or rear
side of the engine.
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move the
motion-control levers to the N
and set the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Wait for the machine to cool down.
4. Close the fuel-shutoff valve under the seat
5. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide
them away from the filter
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Figure 60
1. Fuel filter
2. Hose clamp
6. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
7. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to
the filter (Figure 60).
8. Open the fuel-shutoff valve.
Important: Install the fuel line hoses and secure with
plastic ties the same as they were originally installed at
the factory to keep the fuel line away from components
that can cause fuel line damage.
- position,
EUTRAL LOCK
(Figure 18).
(Figure 60).
1 2
3. Fuel line

Servicing the Fuel Tank

Do not attempt to drain the fuel tank. Ensure that an
Authorized Service Dealer drains the fuel tank and services
any components of the fuel system.
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