Toro Greensmaster 3200 Service Manual page 63

Fuel Tank Removal (Fig. 27)
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower the cutting
units, stop the engine, engage parking brake, and re-
move the key from the ignition switch.
Diesel fuel is flammable. Use caution when
storing or handling it. Do not smoke while
filling the fuel tank. Do not fill fuel tank while
engine is running or in an enclosed area. Al-
ways fill fuel tank outside and wipe up any
spilled diesel fuel before starting the en-
gine. Store fuel in a clean, safety–approved
container, and keep the cap in place. Use
diesel fuel for the engine only; not for any
other purpose.
2. Drain fuel tank (2) as follows:
A. Close fuel shut–off valve (9) below the fuel tank.
B. Close fuel shutoff valve on the fuel filter (49).
Disconnect fuel hose (36) from the fuel filter. Place
hose into a suitable container for draining the tank
(Fig. 27)
C. Drain fuel tank completely by opening the fuel
shut off valve.
3. Gain access to the fasteners securing the fuel tank
(2) to the mounting plate (13) as follows:
A. Remove three cap screws (6) and two flat wash-
ers (14) securing mounting plate to the frame and
support bracket (28).
B. Lift and support the mounting plate up from the
rear of the machine.
4. Loosen hose clamp (26) and disconnect fuel hose
(23) from fuel fitting (11).
5. Loosen hose clamp (10) and disconnect fuel hose
(18) from fuel tank (2).
6. Remove three cap screws (16) and flat washers (4)
securing the fuel tank (2) to the mounting plate (13). Re-
move the tank from the mounting plate being careful not
to damage any fuel hoses.
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Fuel Tank installation (Fig. 27)
1. Position fuel tank (2) to the mounting plate (13). Be
careful not to damage any fuel hoses.
A. Apply antiseize lubricant to the threads of the
three cap screws (16).
B. Secure fuel tank to the plate with three flat wash-
ers (4) and cap screws.
C. Torque cap screws from 30 to 60 in–lb (35 to 69
kg–cm).
2. Connect fuel hose (18) to the fuel tank with hose
clamp (10).
3. Connect fuel hose (23) to fuel fitting (11) with hose
clamp (26).
4. Install mounting plate (13) to the frame as follows:
A. Position mounting plate to the frame. Make sure
to align plate holes with frame holes and support
bracket (28).
B. Secure mounting plate to the frame and support
bracket with two flat washers (14) and three cap
screws (6).
5. Connect fuel hose (36) to the fuel filter (49).
6. Open fuel shut–off valve (9) below the fuel tank.
7. Fill fuel tank with fuel (see Fill fuel Tank). Check fuel
lines and tank for leaks.
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