Toro 08839, Operator'S Manual, Page: 54 / 64

Fuel System
Maintenance
DANGER
Under 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 tanks 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 fumes.
Changing the Fuel Filter
Service Interval: Every 200 hours
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake, and move the throttle to the
S
LOW
position.
2. If installed, lower the mid-mount attachment and
optional rear attachment.
3. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
4. Wait for all moving parts to stop and allow
machine components to cool.
5. Loosen the fuel tank cap to relieve pressure.
Note:
To avoid spilling fuel, you may drain the
tank before replacing the filter; refer to Draining
the Fuel Tank (page 54) .
6. Remove the hood; refer to Removing the Hood
(page 45) .
7. Clamp the fuel lines on both sides of the fuel
filter (
Figure 85 ).
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Figure 85
1. Hose clamp 3. Fuel hoses
2. Filter 4. Fuel shutoff
8. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together
and slide them away from the filter (
Figure 85 ).
9. Place a drain pan under the fuel lines to catch
any leaks, then remove the filter from the fuel
lines.
10. Slide the fuel lines on the new fuel filter fittings,
ensuring that the arrow on the filter points away
from the fuel line coming from the fuel tank and
toward the line going to the fuel pump.
Important:
Never install a dirty filter.
11. Move the hose clamps close to the filter.
12. Remove the clamp blocking fuel flow and open
the fuel valves.
13. Secure the fuel tank cap and install the hood;
refer to
Installing the Hood (page 45) .
Draining the Fuel Tank
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake, and move the throttle to the
S
LOW
position.
2. If installed, lower the mid-mount attachment and
optional rear attachment.
3. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
4. Wait for all moving parts to stop and allow
machine components to cool.
5. Syphon the fuel from the tank using a pump-type
syphon.
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