Servicing The Fuel Tank; Servicing The Fuel Filter - Toro 266H Wheel Horse 72052 Operator's Manual

Important With the parking brake released, the rear
wheels must rotate freely when you push the mower. If the
0.015" (.38 mm) clearance and free wheel rotation cannot
be achieved contact your service dealer immediately.
0.015 in. (0.38 mm)
Figure 30
1. Brake adjusting nut
2. Cotter pin

Servicing the Fuel Tank

Draining The Fuel Tank
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. Park the machine on a level surface, to assure fuel tank
drains completely. Then disengage the power take off
(PTO), set the parking brake, and turn the ignition key
to off. Remove the ignition key.
2. Close fuel shut-off valve at fuel tank (Fig. 31).
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3. Right Front of Transaxle
Figure 31
1. Fuel shut-off valve
3. Open the hood.
4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide
it up the fuel line toward the fuel tank (Fig. 32).
5. Pull the fuel line off the filter (Fig. 32). Open fuel
shut-off valve and allow gasoline to drain into an
approved gas can.
Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter
because the fuel tank is empty.
6. Install the fuel line onto the filter. Slide the hose clamp
close to the filter to secure the fuel line and filter.
Refer to Replacing the Fuel Filter; page 28.
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Figure 32
1. Hose clamp
2. Fuel line

Servicing the Fuel Filter

Service Interval/Specification
Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours or
yearly, whichever occurs first.
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3. Filter
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