Fuel System Maintenance; Servicing The Water Separator; Draining The Fuel Tank; Inspecting The Fuel Lines And Connections - Toro 30495TC Operator's Manual

Fuel System
Maintenance
DANGER
Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel
vapors are highly flammable and explosive. A
fire or explosion from fuel can burn you and
others and can cause property damage.
• Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors,
in an open area, when the engine is off and
is cold. Wipe up any fuel that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
fuel to the fuel tank until the level is to the
bottom of the filler neck.
• Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where fuel
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Store fuel in a clean, safety-approved
container and keep the cap in place.
Servicing the Water
Separator
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Drain
water or other contaminants from
the fuel filter/water separator.
Every 400 hours—Replace the fuel-filter
canister.
Service the water separator as shown in
After replacing the water separator, turn the key to O
for 10 seconds, but do not start the engine. Turn the
key off and repeat this 2 more times.
Figure 37.
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Draining the Fuel Tank

Service Interval: Every 800 hours—Drain and clean
In addition to the listed service interval, drain and clean
the tank if the fuel system becomes contaminated or if
you are storing the machine for an extended period.
Use clean fuel to flush out the tank.
Inspecting the Fuel Lines
and Connections
Service Interval: Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichever
Inspect the fuel lines for deterioration, damage, or
loose connections.
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Figure 37
the fuel tank.
Before storage—Drain and clean the fuel tank.
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