Servicing The Engine Fuel Filter; Checking The Fuel Lines And Connections; Fuel Pick-Up Tube Screen - Toro 31202 Operator's Manual

6. Install the filter canister by hand until the gasket
contacts mounting surface, then rotate it an additional
1/2 turn.
7. Tighten the drain plug on the bottom of the filter
canister and close the vent on the top of the canister
mount.
Servicing the Engine Fuel
Filter
Service Interval: Every 400 hours
The engine fuel filter should be replaced after every 400
hours of operation.
1. Clean the area around the fuel filter head
1. Fuel Filter head
2. Remove the filter and clean the filter head mounting
surface (Figure 30).
3. Lubricate the filter gasket with clean lubricating engine
oil. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual, included
with the machine, for additional information.
4. Install the dry filter canister, by hand, until the gasket
contacts the filter head, then rotate it an additional
1/2 turn.
5. Start the engine and check for fuel leaks around the
filter head.
Checking the Fuel Lines and
Connections
Check the fuel lines and connections every 400 hours or
yearly, whichever comes first. Inspect them for deterioration,
damage, or loose connections.
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Figure 30
2. Fuel Filter

Fuel Pick-up Tube Screen

The fuel pick-up tube, located inside the fuel tank, is equipped
with a screen to help prevent debris from entering the fuel
system. Remove the fuel pick-up tube and clean screen as
required.
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