Toro 23515, Service Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS & MAINTENANCE
2-15 Toro 21” Aerator Service Manual
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Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning
the Fuel Filter
The fuel filter (screen) element is located inside the fuel
tank.
1. Stop the engine and wait for it to cool down.
Note: Drain gasoline for a cold engine only.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3. Close the fuel valve (Fig. 025).
Fig. 025 fig. 29 G017588
Check the Spark Arrester (if
equipped)
WARNING
Hot exhaust system components may ignite
gasoline vapors even after the engine is stopped.
Hot particles exhausted during engine operation
may ignite flammable materials. Fire may result
in personal injury or property damage.
DO NOT refuel or run engine unless spark
arrester is installed.
1. Raise the tines, stop the machine, stop the engine,
and disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Wait for the muffler to cool.
3. If you observe any breaks in the screen or welds,
replace the spark arrester.
4. If you observe plugging of the screen, remove the
spark arrester, shake the loose particles out of it,
and clean the screen with a wire brush (soak in
solvent if necessary). Replace the spark arrester
when finished.
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A. Fuel filter B. Fuel valve
A B