Fuel System Maintenance; Servicing The Fuel Tank; Inspecting The Fuel Lines And Fittings; Draining The Water Separator - Toro Reelmaster 3555 Operator's Manual

Fuel System
Maintenance

Servicing the Fuel Tank

Service Interval: Every 2 years—Drain and clean the
fuel tank.
Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
Drain and clean the tank if the fuel system becomes
contaminated or if the machine will be stored for an
extended period. Use clean fuel to flush out the tank.
Inspecting the Fuel Lines
and Fittings
Service Interval: Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)
1. Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
2. Unlatch and open the hood.
3. Inspect the fuel lines and fittings for deterioration,
damage, or loose connections.
Note:
Repair or replace any damaged or worn
the fuel lines or fittings.
4. Close and latch the hood.
Draining the Water
Separator
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
2. Unlatch and open the hood, and wait for the
engine to cool.
3. Place a clean container under the fuel filter.
4. Loosen the drain valve on the bottom of the filter
canister (Figure 66).
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Figure 66
1. Water separator/filter
canister
2. Vent plug
5. Tighten the valve after draining.
6. Start the engine, check for leaks, and shut off
the engine.
Note:
Repair all fuel leaks.
7. Close and latch the hood.
Changing the Fuel Filter
Canister
Service Interval: Every 400 hours
1. Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
2. Unlatch and open the hood, and wait for the
engine to cool.
3. Clean the area where the filter canister mounts
(Figure 66).
4. Remove the filter canister and clean the
mounting surface.
5. Lubricate the gasket on the filter canister with
clean oil.
6. Install the filter canister by hand until the gasket
contacts the mounting surface; then rotate an
additional 1/2 turn.
7. Start the engine, check for leaks, and shut off
the engine.
Note:
Repair all fuel leaks.
8. Close and latch the hood.
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3. Drain valve
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