Servicing The Fuel Tank; Cleaning The Engine Screen And The Oil Cooler; Checking The Nozzle Clamp; Adjusting The Belt - Toro 44538 Operator's Manual

1. Fuel filter
4. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
5. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close
to the filter (Figure 24).

Servicing the Fuel Tank

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 tanks drain completely.
2. Stop the engine and remove the key.
3. Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and slide it
up the fuel line away from the fuel filter (Figure 24).
4. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel filter
(Figure 24).
Note: Allow gasoline to drain into a fuel container
can or drain pan (Figure 24).
Note: This is the best time to install a new fuel filter
because the fuel tank is empty.
5. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose
clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the fuel line
(Figure 24).
Figure 24
2. Hose clamp
Cleaning the Engine Screen
and the Oil Cooler
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Before each use, check and clean the engine screen and
oil cooler. Remove any build up of grass, dirt or other
debris from the oil cooler and engine screen (Figure 25).
1. Engine screen
2. Oil cooler

Checking the Nozzle Clamp

Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Check the nozzle clamp (Figure 26) daily to assure it is
tight. If the nozzle is dragged over obstacles or through
low areas in the terrain it could be knocked loose from
the clamp. Torque the clamp fasteners to 45–50 in-lb.
1. Nozzle clamp

Adjusting the Belt

Service Interval: After the first 8 hours
Every 50 hours
If the belt slips when changing the direction of the
nozzle, an adjustment to the belt is required.
1. Loosen the bolts securing the pulley mounting
bracket to the blower frame (Figure 27).
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Figure 25
Figure 26