Fuel System Maintenance; Draining The Fuel Tank; Checking The Fuel Lines And Connections; Draining The Fuel Filter/Water Separator - Toro 03706 Operator's Manual

3. Remove the oil filter (Figure 32).
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Figure 32
1. Oil filter
4. Apply a light coat of clean oil to the new filter seal.
5. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter.
Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket
contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an
additional 1/2 turn.
Important: Do not over-tighten the filter.
6. Add oil to the crankcase; refer to Checking the
Engine Oil in Operation (page 17).
Fuel System
Maintenance
DANGER
Under certain conditions, diesel fuel and fuel
vapors are highly flammable and explosive. A fire
or explosion from fuel can burn you and others and
can cause property damage.
• Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank outdoors, in
an open area, when the engine is off and is cold.
Wipe up any fuel that spills.
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• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
fuel to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4 to 1/2
in. (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the filler
neck. This empty space in the tank allows the
fuel to expand.
• Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay away
from an open flame or where fuel fumes may be
ignited by a spark.
• Store fuel in a clean, safety-approved container
and keep the cap in place.

Draining the Fuel Tank

Service Interval: Every 800 hours
Drain and clean the fuel tank if the fuel system becomes
contaminated or if the machine is to be stored for an
extended period. Use clean fuel to flush out the tank.
Checking the Fuel Lines and
Connections
Service Interval: Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichever
Inspect the fuel lines for deterioration, damage, or loose
connections.
Draining the Fuel Filter/Water
Separator
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Place a clean container under the fuel filter
(Figure 33).
2. Loosen the drain plug on the bottom of the filter
canister and allow it to drain.
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