Toro GrandStand 74504, Operator'S Manual

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Fuel System
Maintenance
Draining the Fuel Tank
You can drain the fuel tank by removing it and pouring the
fuel out of the fill neck; refer to
Removing the Fuel Tank
(page 35) . You can also drain the fuel tank by using a siphon
in the following procedure.
DANGER
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
• Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area.
Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
• Never smoke when draining gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame, or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to
the N
EUTRAL
-
LOCK
position, and set 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. Clean around the fuel cap to prevent debris from
getting into the fuel tank (
Figure 44 ).
4. Remove the fuel cap.
5. Insert a syphon pump into the fuel tank.
6. Using the syphon pump, drain the fuel into a clean gas
can (
Figure 44 ).
7. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Figure 44
1. Fuel cap
Removing the Fuel Tank
1. Lower the platform.
2. Release the cushion; refer to Releasing the Cushion for
Rear Access (page 28) .
3. Remove the cross bracket.
Figure 45
4. Remove the fuel tank and set it on the operator
platform.
Note:
If you want to move the fuel tank further from
the machine, remove the fuel and vent lines from the
top of the tank.
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