Replacing The Fuel Filter - Toro RP-1200D Operator's Manual

Figure 18
1. Knurled nut
4. Inspect the paper element, and replace air-filter
cartridge if the element is damaged or excessively dirty.
Note: Never try to brush dirt off the paper element;
brushing forces the dirt into the fibers.
5. Wipe dirt from the base and the cover with a moist rag.
6. Install the air cleaner cartridge, ensure that it is properly
positioned, and secure it with the knurled nut (Figure
18).
7. Securely install the cover with the wing nut (Figure 17).

Replacing the Fuel Filter

Service Interval: Every 500 hours
Note: The engine has a dual-filter system. Replace only the
external filter.
1. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for the
engine to cool down.
2. Remove the fuel-tank cap.
3. Pull the fuel filter out of the fuel tank (Figure 19).
Note: The filter is tethered to the fuel-tank cap.
2. Air-filter cartridge
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1. Fuel-tank cap
4. Pull the filter off the fuel hose.
5. Install a new filter into the fuel hose.
6. Place the filter into the fuel tank, and install the
fuel-tank cap.
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Figure 19
2. Fuel filter
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