Fuel System Maintenance; Draining Water From The Fuel Filter; Changing The Fuel Filter - Toro 320-D 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.
• Drain fuel from the fuel tanks when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open
area. Wipe up any fuel that spills.
• Never smoke when draining fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark
may ignite the fumes.
• Refer to Fuel Safety (page 16)
complete list of fuel related precautions.
Draining Water from the
Fuel Filter
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Open the rear-access cover.
4. Turn the drain valve until the water runs out of
the filter (Figure 31).
Note:
The fuel filter is located near the bottom
of the fuel tank.
Figure 31
1. Fuel filter
5. Close the valve.
6. Close the rear-access cover.
for a
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2. Drain valve

Changing the Fuel Filter

Service Interval: Yearly
Important:
Never install a dirty filter.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Shut off the fuel valve on the bottom of the fuel
tank (Figure 34).
4. Open the rear-access cover.
5. Open the drain valve
fuel from the fuel filter into a suitable container
and dispose of it properly.
1. Drain valve
6. Remove the fuel filter with a filter wrench
32).
7. Clean the mounting surface.
8. Lubricate the gasket on the new filter with clean
engine oil.
9. Screw on the new filter by hand until the gasket
contacts the housing, then tighten it another 1/2
turn.
10. Open the fuel valve on the bottom of the fuel
tank (Figure 34).
11. Bleed the fuel system; refer to
System (page
12. Start the engine and check for leaks.
31
(Figure 32) and drain the
Figure 32
2. Fuel filter
Bleeding the Fuel
32).
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