Fuel System Maintenance; Draining Water From The Fuel Filter; Changing The Fuel Filter; Bleeding The Fuel System - Toro 320-D Operator's Manual

Fuel System
Maintenance
DANGER
In certain conditions, fuel is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can damage property.
Refer to Adding Fuel (page 19)
list of fuel related precautions.
Draining Water from the
Fuel Filter
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Open the rear-access cover.
4. Turn the drain valve until the water runs out of
the filter (Figure 32).
Note:
The fuel filter is located near the bottom
of the fuel tank.
Figure 32
1. Fuel filter
5. Close the valve.
6. Close the rear-access cover.

Changing the Fuel Filter

Service Interval: Yearly
Important:
Never install a dirty filter.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Shut off the fuel valve on the bottom of the fuel
tank (Figure 35).
for a complete
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2. Drain valve
4. Open the rear-access cover.
5. Open the drain valve
fuel from the fuel filter into a suitable container
and dispose of it properly.
1. Drain valve
6. Remove the fuel filter with a filter wrench
33).
7. Clean the mounting surface.
8. Lubricate the gasket on the new filter with clean
engine oil.
9. Screw on the new filter by hand until the gasket
contacts the housing, then tighten it another 1/2
turn.
10. Open the fuel valve on the bottom of the fuel
tank (Figure 35).
11. Bleed the fuel system; refer to
System (page
12. Start the engine and check for leaks.

Bleeding the Fuel System

Bleed the air from the fuel system in any of the
following situations:
•
Initial start-up of a new traction unit or a traction
unit that has been stored
•
After the engine has ceased running due to lack
of fuel
•
After maintenance has been performed on the fuel
system components
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Open the rear-access cover.
4. Place a drain pan under the fuel filter to catch
fuel spills.
5. Open the bleed screw on top of the fuel filter to
fill the bowl with fuel
32
(Figure 33) and drain the
Figure 33
2. Fuel filter
Bleeding the Fuel
32).
(Figure 34).
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