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 48).
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Figure 48
1. Fuel pump
2. Unplug the wiring-harness connectors from the fuel
pump (Figure 49).
3. Remove the fuel pump assembly and the fuel filter
from the tank (Figure
4. Remove the clamp that secures the fuel-filter hose to
the fuel-pump fitting. Remove the hose from the fitting
(Figure 49).
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49).
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 fuel
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 comes
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Inspect the fuel lines and connections for deterioration,
damage, or loose connections.
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Figure 49
3. Fuel line/fuel filter
tank.
first)
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