Toro Greensmaster 3150 Service Manual page 21

Fuel Tank Removal (Fig. 1)
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,
stop the engine, engage parking brake and remove the
key from the ignition switch.
CAUTION
The muffler and exhaust manifold may be hot.
Avoid possible burns, allow exhaust system to
cool before working on the engine.
DANGER
Gasoline 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. Always fill fuel tank out-
side and wipe up any spilled fuel before starting
the engine. Store fuel in a clean, safety- -ap-
proved container and keep the cap in place. Use
gasoline for the engine only; not for any other
purpose.
2. Drain fuel tank as follows:
A. Close fuel shut--off valve (item 15).
B. Disconnect fuel hose (item 14) at the fuel shut--off
valve and drain any fuel trapped in the fuel filter and
fuel hose into a suitable container.
C. Install one end of a spare length of fuel hose to the
fuel shut--off valve and place the other end of the
hose into a suitable container for draining the tank.
D. Drain fuel tank completely by opening the fuel
shut off valve.
E. Remove the spare length of fuel hose from the
fuel shut--off valve.
3. Disconnect vent hose (item 21) from fuel tank vent fit-
ting (item 13) on top of tank.
4. Remove four (4) cap screws (item 9), grommets
(item 6) and flat washers (item 7) securing the fuel tank
to the vehicle frame. Remove the fuel tank from the ve-
hicle frame.
Greensmaster 3150
Fuel Tank installation (Fig. 1)
IMPORTANT: After fuel tank is installed, make sure
that clearance between hydraulic reservoir and fuel
tank if from 0.125" to 0.375" (3.2 to 9.5 mm).
1. Position fuel tank on the vehicle frame.
A. Apply antiseize lubricant to the threads of the four
(4) cap screws (item 9).
B. Secure the fuel tank to the vehicle frame with four
(4) flat washers (item 7), grommets (item 6) and cap
screws (item 9). Make sure the grommets are
between the flat washers and the frame. Also, make
sure that fuel hose support clamps (item 8) are posi-
tioned correctly.
C. Torque cap screws from 30 to 60 in- -lb (3.4 to 6.7
N- -m).
2. Connect vent hose (item 21) to fuel tank vent fitting
(item 13) on top of tank and secure with hose clamp.
Make sure that hose is not kinked or obstructed.
3. Connect fuel hose (item 14) to the fuel shut--off valve
(item 15) and secure with hose clamp.
4. Open fuel shut--off valve and fill fuel tank with fuel.
Check all fuel hoses and tank for leaks.
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