Fuel System Maintenance; Replacing The Fuel-Pump Filter; Servicing The Fuel Tank; Inspecting The Fuel Lines And Connections - Toro Groundsmaster 3500-G Operator's Manual

Fuel System
Maintenance
Replacing the Fuel-Pump
Filter
Service Interval: Every 400 hours
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 tank 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 fuel fumes.
1. Remove the seat from the traction unit to access
the fuel pump (Figure
Figure 47
1. Fuel pump
2. Unplug the wiring-harness connectors from the
fuel pump (Figure
3. Remove the fuel pump assembly and the fuel
filter from the tank
4. Remove the clamp that secures the fuel-filter
hose to the fuel-pump fitting. Remove the hose
from the fitting (Figure
47).
48).
(Figure 48).
48).
1. Fuel pump
2. Hose clamp
5. Insert the new hose clamp onto the new
fuel-filter hose.
6. Insert the hose onto the fuel pump and secure
the clamp.
7. Insert the assembly into the fuel tank and tighten
the cap to 20 to 22 N-m (175 to 200 in-lb).
8. Connect the wires and secure the hose with the
hose clamp.
9. Install the seat.

Servicing the Fuel Tank

Service Interval: Every 2 years—Drain and clean the
Drain and clean the tank if the fuel system becomes
contaminated or if the machine will be stored for an
extended period of time. Use clean fuel to flush out
the tank.
Inspecting the Fuel Lines
and Connections
Service Interval: Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichever
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Inspect the fuel lines for deterioration, damage, or
loose connections.
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Figure 48
3. Fuel line/fuel filter
fuel tank.
comes first)
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