Draining The Fuel Tank; Replacing The Fuel Filter; Replacing The Fuse - Toro 71199 Operator's Manual

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. Disengage the PTO, shift into
neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and
remove the ignition key.
2. Open the hood.
3. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together and slide it
up the fuel line toward the fuel tank (Fig. 26).
4. Pull the fuel line off of the filter (Fig. 26) 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.
Figure 26
1. Hose clamp
2. Fuel line
2
1
3
m–1873
3. Filter
26

Replacing the Fuel Filter

Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours or
yearly, whichever occurs first.
The best time to replace the fuel filter (Fig. 26) is when the
fuel tank is empty. Never install a dirty filter if it is
removed from the fuel line.
1. Disengage the PTO, shift into neutral, 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. 26).
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.

Replacing the Fuse

The electrical system is protected by fuses. No maintenance
is required, however, if a fuse blows, check the circuit
wiring for a short. To replace a fuse, pull up (Fig. 27) to
remove it from the socket. Push down to insert it.
Fuses: 10 amp, blade-type
Figure 27
1. Fuse (removed)
1
2
m–1672
2. Socket