Draining The Fuel Tank; Fuel Filter - Toro 71233 Operator's Manual

Checking Fluid Level
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO,
set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the
ignition key.
2. Clean around the fill plug (Fig. 29) so that dirt cannot
fall into the reservoir if fluid needs to be added.
3. Remove the fill plug and check the fluid level. The
level should be a maximum of 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) below
the top of the fill port (Fig. 29). Add oil if necessary.
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Figure 29
1. Fill plug
4. Replace the fill plug.

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 so that the left front side is slightly
lower than the right side to ensure that the fuel tank
drains completely. Then disengage the PTO, set the
parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the ignition
key.
2. Open the hood and locate the fuel filter (Fig. 30).
3. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide it
up the fuel line toward the fuel tank (Fig. 30).
4. Pull the fuel line off of the filter (Fig. 30) 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.
5. Install the fuel line onto the filter. Slide the hose clamp
close to the filter to secure the fuel line and filter.
1-1/4 in. max.
(32 mm)
1. Hose clamp
2. Fuel line

Fuel Filter

Service Interval/Specification
Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours or
yearly, whichever occurs first.
Replacing the Fuel Filter
The best time to replace the fuel filter (Fig. 30) is when the
fuel tank is empty. Never install a dirty filter if it is
removed from the fuel line.
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the ignition key.
2. Open the hood.
3. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide
them away from the filter (Fig. 30).
4. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
5. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to
the filter.
6. Close the hood.
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Figure 30
3. Filter
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