Toro Groundsmaster 360 Service Manual page 49

Checking the Fuel Lines and Connections
Priming the Fuel System
Removing the Fuel Tank
Groundsmaster 360
16225SL Rev C
Diesel fuel is highly flammable and explosive. A fire or an explosion
from the fuel can burn you, burn other people, and damage property.
• Use caution whenever you store or handle diesel fuel.
• Do not smoke while filling the fuel tank.
• Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is running, while the
engine is hot, or when the machine is in an enclosed area.
• Always fill the fuel tank outside and wipe up any spilled diesel
fuel before starting the engine.
• Store fuel in a clean, safety-approved container and keep the cap
in place.
• Use diesel fuel as an engine fuel only, not for any other purpose.
Check the fuel lines and connections at the scheduled maintenance intervals
recommended in the Operator's Manual. Check the lines for deterioration,
damage, leaks, or loose connections. Replace the hoses, clamps, and fittings
as necessary.
The fuel system needs to be primed before starting the engine for the first time,
after running out of fuel, or after fuel system maintenance (e.g., draining the
fuel/water separator, replacing a fuel hose). To prime the fuel system, ensure
that the fuel tank has fuel in it. Then, turn the key switch to the R
10 to 15 seconds which allows the fuel pump to prime the fuel system. Do not
turn the key switch to the S
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the cutting deck, shut off the
engine, set the parking brake, and remove the key from the key switch.
2. Unlatch the hood and raise it.
3. Remove the negative battery cable from the negative post of the battery.
4. Allow the engine to completely cool.
5. Raise the operator seat.
6. Use a fuel transfer pump to remove the fuel from the fuel tank.
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position to prime the fuel system.
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Diesel Engine: Service and Repairs