Toro Greensmaster 3150 Service Manual page 21

Fuel Tank Removal (Fig. 3)
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 (5) as follows:
A. Close fuel shut–off valve (15).
B. Disconnect fuel hose (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. Remove four cap screws (9) and flat washers (7) se-
curing the fuel tank to the vehicle frame (12). Remove
the fuel tank from the vehicle frame.
Greensmaster 3150
Fuel Tank installation (Fig. 3)
1. Position fuel tank (5) on the vehicle frame (12).
A. Apply antiseize lubricant to the threads of the
four cap screws (9).
B. Secure the fuel tank to the vehicle frame with
four flat washers (7) and four cap screws (9). Make
sure the fuel hose support clamps (8) are positioned
correctly.
C. Torque cap screws from 20 to 25 ft–lb (27 to 34
Nm).
2. Connect fuel hose (14) to the fuel shut–off valve (15)
with hose clamp (2).
3. Open fuel shut–off valve (15) and fill fuel tank with
fuel (see Filling Fuel Tank in the Traction Unit Operator's
Manual). Check all fuel hoses and tank for leaks.
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