Fuel System Maintenance; Draining The Fuel Tank; Replacing The Fuel Filter - Toro 71209 Operator's Manual

Fuel System
Maintenance

Draining the Fuel Tank

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 tractor so that the left front side is
slightly lower than the right side to ensure that
the fuel tank drains completely.
2. Disengage the blade (PTO).
3. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral.
4. Set the parking brake.
5. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
6. Remove the ignition key.
7. Open the hood.
8. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamp together
and slide it up the fuel line toward the fuel tank
(Figure 27).
Figure 27
1. Hose clamp
2. Fuel line
9. Pull the fuel line off the fuel filter (Figure 27)
and allow gasoline to drain into a fuel container
or a drain pan.
Note: Now is the best time to install a new
fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty.
10. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter.
11. Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to
secure both the fuel line and the fuel filter.

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 (Figure 27) is when
the fuel tank is empty. Never install a dirty fuel
filter after it has been removed from the fuel line.
1. Disengage the blade (PTO).
2. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
5. Remove the ignition key.
6. Open the hood.
7. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together
and slide them away from the old fuel filter
(Figure 27).
8. Remove the old fuel filter from the fuel line.
9. Install a new fuel filter and move the hose
clamps close to it.
10. Close the hood.
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3. Filter