Fuel System Maintenance; Changing The Fuel Filter; Draining The Fuel Tank - Toro 22321 Operator's Manual

Fuel System
Maintenance

Changing the Fuel Filter

Service Interval: Every 200 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)
1. Lower the loader arms, stop the engine, and remove
the key.
2. Open the hood and remove the left side screen.
3. Loosen the tank cap to relieve pressure.
4. Clamp the fuel lines on both sides of the fuel filter
(Figure 36).
Figure 36
1. Filter
5. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and
slide them away from the filter (Figure 36).
6. Place a drain pan under the fuel lines to catch any
leaks, then remove the filter from the fuel lines.
7. Slide the fuel lines on the new fuel filter fittings,
ensuring that the arrow on the filter points away
from the fuel line coming from the fuel tank and
toward the line going to the fuel pump.
Important: Never install a dirty filter.
8. Move the hose clamps close to the filter.
9. Remove the clamp blocking fuel flow and open the
fuel valves.
10. Secure the tank cap.
11. Replace the side screen and close the hood.
2. Hose clamp

Draining the Fuel Tank

In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and
others and can damage property.
• Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open
area. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
• Never smoke when draining gasoline, and
stay away from an open flame or where a
spark may ignite the gasoline fumes.
1. Lower the loader arms, stop the engine, and remove
the key.
2. Syphon the gasoline from the tank using a pump
type syphon.
Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter
because the fuel tank is empty.
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