Fuel System Maintenance; Servicing The Fuel Filter - Toro 58604 Operator's Manual

Fuel System
Maintenance
DANGER
In certain conditions, fuel is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can damage property.
Refer to Fuel Safety (page 12)
list of fuel related precautions.

Servicing the Fuel Filter

1. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page
2. Drain fuel from the fuel tank.
3. Remove the 2 nuts securing the muffler to the
engine and remove the muffler.
4. Remove the 3 bolts securing the fuel-tank
assembly to the engine.
5. Gently lift the fuel tank off the engine. Loosen
the hose clamp and disconnect the hose from
the filter.
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1. Hose clamp
for a complete
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2. Hose
6. Remove the filter by using a socket to turn it
counterclockwise.
1. Fuel filter
7. Clean the filter using kerosene or a similar
solvent.
Note:
Replace the filter if it is extremely dirty
or torn.
8. Install the filter by using a socket to turn it
clockwise.
9. Connect the hose to the filter and secure it using
the hose clamp.
10. Install the fuel tank and secure it using the 3
bolts previously removed.
11. Install the muffler and secure it using the 2 bolts
previously removed.
12. Add fresh fuel to the engine. Check for leaks
before starting the engine.
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