Fuel Tank Removal; Drain And Clean Fuel Tank; Fuel Tank Installation - Toro Reelmaster 5500-D Service Manual

Fuel Tank Removal

1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,
stop engine, engage parking brake, and remove key
from the ignition switch.
2. Drain fuel from the fuel tank into a suitable container
by opening the drain fitting.
3. Remove left fender and tool box from the frame to
gain access to the top of the fuel tank.
4. Disconnect electrical wiring from the sending unit.
Disconnect both fuel hoses from the standpipe and fuel
connector.
5. Remove fuel tank from the frame using Figure 18 as
a guide.

Drain and Clean Fuel Tank

Drain and clean the fuel tank periodically as recom-
mended in the maintenance schedules in Chapter 2 -
Product Records. Also, drain and clean the fuel tank if
the fuel system becomes contaminated or if the ma-
chine is to be stored for an extended period.
1. Remove fuel tank from the machine (see Fuel Tank
Removal).
2. Flush fuel tank out with clean diesel fuel and com-
pletely drain. Make sure tank is free of contaminates and
debris.
3. Install fuel tank to the machine (see Fuel Tank Instal-
lation).
Reelmaster 5500-D
Fuel Tank Installation (Fig. 18)
1. Install fuel tank to the frame using Figure 18 as a
guide.
A. Apply antiseize lubricant to the threads of all
three cap screws.
B. Torque all three cap screws from 30 to 60 in-lb
(3.4 to 6.8 N-m).
2. Connect both fuel hoses to the standpipe and fuel
connector.
3. Connect electrical wiring to the sending unit.
A. Connect blue/green wire to the center terminal
and black wire to any of the screws on the sender.
B. Apply skin-over grease to the terminal connec-
tions.
4. Install left fender and tool box to the frame.
5. Make sure drain fitting is closed. Fill fuel tank (see Fill
Fuel Tank).
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