Fuel System Maintenance; Changing The Fuel Filter; Draining The Fuel Tank - Toro TX 427 Operator's Manual

Fuel System
Maintenance
DANGER
In certain conditions, fuel is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can damage property.
• Drain fuel from the fuel tanks when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open
area. Wipe up any fuel that spills.
• Never smoke when draining fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark
may ignite the fumes.
• Refer to Fuel Safety (page 13)
complete list of fuel related precautions.

Changing the Fuel Filter

Service Interval: Every 200 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Open the hood and remove the left side screen.
4. Loosen the tank cap to relieve pressure.
5. Clamp the fuel lines on both sides of the fuel
filter (Figure 42).
Figure 42
1. Filter
6. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together
and slide them away from the filter
7. Place a drain pan under the fuel lines to catch
any leaks, then remove the filter from the fuel
lines.
8. Slide the fuel lines on the new fuel filter fittings,
ensuring that the arrow on the filter points away
for a
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2. Hose clamp
(Figure 42).
from the fuel line coming from the fuel tank and
toward the line going to the fuel pump.
Important:
Never install a dirty filter.
9. Move the hose clamps close to the filter.
10. Remove the clamp blocking fuel flow and open
the fuel valves.
11. Secure the tank cap.
12. Replace the side screen and close the hood.

Draining the Fuel Tank

1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Syphon the fuel from the tank using a pump-type
syphon.
Note:
Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter
because the fuel tank is empty.
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