Replacing The Fuel Filter; Draining The Fuel Tank - Toro 22304 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Replacing the Fuel Filter

Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating hours
or yearly, whichever occurs first.
Replacing the Fuel Filter
Do not re-install a dirty filter.
1. Lower the loader arms, stop the engine, and
remove the key.
2. Shut off the fuel valve on the bottom of the fuel
tank.
3. Clamp fuel line between fuel tank and fuel filter
to block fuel flow.
4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together
and slide them away from the filter (Fig. 21).
5. Place a drain pan under the fuel lines to catch
any leeks, then remove the filter from the fuel
lines.
6. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps
close to the filter.
7. Remove clamp blocking fuel flow and open the
fuel valve.
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Figure 21
1. Filter
30
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2. Hose clamp

Draining the Fuel Tank

POTENTIAL HAZARD
In certain conditions gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn
you, others, and cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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 drain gasoline near an open flame or
where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a
spark.
Never smoke while handling fuel.
1. Park the traction unit on a level surface, to
ensure that fuel tank drains completely.
2. Lower the loader arms, stop the engine, and
remove the key.
3. Shut off the fuel valve on the bottom of the fuel
tank.
4. Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and slide
it up the fuel line away from the fuel filter.
5. Pull the fuel line off fuel filter, open the fuel
valve, and allow gasoline to drain into a gas can
or drain pan.
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 fuel filter. Slide the
hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the
fuel line.
7. Open the fuel valve on the bottom of the fuel
tank.