Fuel System Maintenance; Draining The Fuel Tank - Toro TRX-16 Original Instructions Manual

Installing the Spark Plug
1. Install the spark plug and the metal washer. Ensure
that the air gap is set correctly.
2. Tighten the spark plug to 22 N-m (16 ft-lb).
3. Connect the wire to the spark plug
Fuel System
Maintenance

Draining the Fuel Tank

(Figure 39).
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
• Never smoke when draining gasoline, and stay
1. Fuel shutoff valve
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DANGER
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area.
Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
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 tank drains completely.
2. Lower the boom and set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
4. Turn the fuel shutoff valve to the closed position
(Figure 40).
Figure 40
5. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp on the engine side
of the shutoff valve together and slide it up the fuel line
away from valve (Figure
6. Pull the fuel line off the valve
7. Open the fuel shutoff valve 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. Refer to
Fuel Filter (page 30).
8. Install the fuel line onto the fuel shutoff valve. Slide
the hose clamp close to the valve to secure the fuel line.
40).
(Figure 40).
Replacing the