Draining The Fuel Tank - Toro 320-D Operator's Manual

Figure 34
1. Fuel filter
6. Close the bleed screw when fuel comes out in
a steady stream.
7. On left side of the engine, locate the air vent plug
on top of the fuel-injection pump and connect a
hose to it, leading to a drain pan.
8. Open the vent plug and crank the engine until
fuel comes out a steady stream.
9. Close the vent plug.
10. Close the rear-access cover.

Draining the Fuel Tank

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.
• Drain fuel from the fuel tanks when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open
area. Wipe up any fuel that spills.
• Never smoke when draining fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark
may ignite the fumes.
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 in the hose near the
bottom of the fuel tank
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2. Bleed screw
(Figure 35).
1. Fuel valve (open)
4. Open the rear-access cover.
5. Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and slide
it up the fuel line away from the filter.
6. Pull the fuel line off the fuel filter, open the fuel
valve, and allow the fuel to drain into a fuel can
or drain pan.
7. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter.
8. Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to
secure the fuel line.
9. Close the rear-access cover.
10. Open the fuel valve in the hose near the bottom
of the fuel tank as illustrated in
Note:
Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter
because the fuel tank is empty.
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Figure 35
2. Fuel valve (closed)
Figure 35.
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