Servicing The Fuel System; Replacing The Fuel Pre Filter - Toro 03550 Reelmaster 5500-D Operator's Manual

Figure 47
1. Engine oil drain plug
2. Remove the engine oil filter (Fig. 48). Apply a light
coat of clean oil to the new filter seal before screwing it
on. Do not over–tighten.
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Figure 48
1. Engine oil filter
3. Add oil to crankcase; refer to Checking the Engine Oil,
page 20.

Servicing the Fuel System

Changing the Fuel Tank
Drain and clean fuel tank every 2 years. Also, drain and
clean tank if fuel system becomes contaminated or if
machine is to be stored for an extended period. Use clean
fuel to flush out the tank.
Checking the Fuel Lines and Connections
Check lines and connections every 400 hours or yearly,
whichever comes first. Inspect for deterioration, damage, or
loose connections.
Servicing the Fuel Filter / Water Separator
Drain water or other contaminants from fuel filter / water
separator (Fig. 49) daily.
1. Locate fuel filter, under hood, and place a clean
container under it.
2. Loosen drain plug on bottom of filter canister. Tighten
plug after draining.
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1. Fuel Filter/ Water
Separator
Replace filter canister after every 400 hours of operation.
1. Clean area where filter canister mounts.
2. Remove filter canister and clean mounting surface.
3. Lubricate gasket on filter canister with clean oil.
4. Install filter canister by hand until gasket contacts
mounting surface, then rotate an additional 1/2 turn.

Replacing the Fuel Pre Filter

Replace the fuel pre filter after every 400 operating hours
or yearly, whichever occurs first.
1. Remove screw securing filter to frame rail.
2. Clamp both fuel lines that connect to the fuel filter so
fuel cannot drain when lines are removed.
3. Loosen the hose clamps at both ends of the filter and
pull fuel lines off filter.
4. Slide hose clamps onto ends of fuel lines. Push fuel
lines onto fuel filter and secure them with hose clamps.
Be sure arrow on side of filter points toward the
injection pump.
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Figure 49
2. Drain plug