Servicing The Fuel Filter; Checking The Belts; Replacing The Wheel Belt - Toro 30197 Operator's Manual

Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter
because the fuel tank is empty. Refer to Replacing the Fuel
Filter; page 31.
5. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose
clamp close to the filter to secure the fuel line.
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Figure 43
1. Fuel shut-off valve
2. Fuel filter

Servicing the Fuel Filter

Service Interval/Specification
Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours or
yearly, whichever occurs first.
Replacing the Fuel Filter
Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line.
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the engine off.
2. Close fuel shut–off valve (Fig. 43).
3. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide
them away from the filter (Fig. 44).
4. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
5. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to
the filter.
6. Open the fuel shut-off valve at the fuel tank (Fig. 43).
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3. Clamp
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Figure 44
1. Hose clamp

Checking the Belts

Service Interval/Specification
Check all belts after every 50 operating hours or monthly,
whichever occurs first. Look for dirt, wear, cracks and signs
of overheating.

Replacing the Wheel Belt

1. Remove hairpin cotter securing brake rod to brake arm
to relax belt idler tension (Fig. 45).
2. Remove bottom and loosen top bolts of shield to rotate
for belt clearance (Fig. 45).
3. Lift belt past idler and off drive pulley (Fig. 45).
4. Raise wheel off ground enough to allow belt removal.
Note: Make sure that the mud and grass scraper is adjusted
properly and centered in the pulley grooves (see page 34).
The pointed part of the scraper should be centered and as
deep in the pulley groove as possible, without rubbing at
any point.
5. Replace the drive belt.
6. Secure shield with previously removed bolt and tighten
bolts (Fig. 45).
7. Secure brake rod to brake arm with hairpin cotter
(Fig. 45).
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2. Filter