Fuel System Maintenance; Replacing The Fuel Filter; Servicing The Fuel Tank - Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series Operator's Manual

Fuel System
Maintenance

Replacing the Fuel Filter

Service Interval: Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first) (more often in dirty or
dusty conditions).
The fuel filter is located near the engine on the front
or rear side of the engine.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control
levers to the
NEUTRAL
the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Allow the machine to cool down.
4. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
5. Close the fuel-shutoff valve under the seat
(Figure 57).
Figure 57
1. Fuel filter
2. Hose clamp
6. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together
and slide them away from the filter
7. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
8. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps
close to the filter
9. Open the fuel-shutoff valve.
Note:
It is important to install the fuel line hoses
and secure with plastic ties the same as they were
- position, and engage
LOCK
3. Fuel shutoff valve
(Figure
(Figure 57).
originally installed at the factory to keep the fuel
line away from components that can cause fuel line
damage.

Servicing the Fuel Tank

Do not attempt to drain the fuel tank. Ensure that an
Authorized Service Dealer drains the fuel tank and
services any components of the fuel system.
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