Servicing The Fuel Filter; Replacing The Drive Belt; Replacing The Traction Belt - Toro 30177 Operator's Manual

3. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide
it up the fuel line away from valve (Fig. 33).
4. Pull the fuel line off the valve (Fig. 33). Open fuel
shut-off valve and allow gasoline to drain into a gas
can or drain pan.
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 26.
5. Install the fuel line onto the valve. Slide the hose
clamp close to the valve to secure the fuel line.
Figure 33
1. Fuel shut-off valve

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 ignition key to off. Remove the
key.
2. Close fuel shut–off valve at fuel tank (Fig. 33).
3. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide
them away from the filter (Fig. 34).
4. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
5. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to
the filter.
6. Open fuel shut-off valve at fuel tank (Fig. 33).
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2
m–1717
2. Clamp
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1
Figure 34
1. Hose clamp
2. Fuel line

Replacing the Drive Belt

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.
1. Remove top capscrew securing idler support and idler
bracket to rear frame (Fig. 35).
2. Loosen bottom two mounting screws enough to allow
belt to pass between drive pulley and idler support
(Fig. 35).
3. Raise wheel off ground enough to allow belt removal.
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4
Figure 35
1. Top capscrew
2. Idler bracket

Replacing the Traction Belt

1. Raise the front of the machine and hold with jack
stands.
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2
m–2596
3. Filter
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2
m–1722
3. Idler support
4. Bottom capscrew