Fuel System Maintenance; Replacing The Fuel Filter; Servicing The Fuel Tank - Toro Z Master 8000 Series 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 Fuel Safety (page 14)
list of fuel related precautions.

Replacing the Fuel Filter

Service Interval: Every 200 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first) (more often in dirty or
dusty conditions).
The fuel filter is located near the engine on the front
or rear side of the engine.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, move the
speed-control lever to the N
disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), and
engage the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Allow the machine to cool down.
4. Clamp the hose on the fuel tank side of the fuel
filter.
5. Replace the fuel filter
Note:
Ensure that the markings on the filter
follow the fuel flow direction.
for a complete
position,
EUTRAL
(Figure 46).
Note:
Install the fuel-line hoses and secure them
with plastic ties the same as they were originally
installed at the factory to keep the fuel line away from
components that could cause fuel line damage.

Servicing the Fuel Tank

Do not attempt to drain the fuel tank. Ensure that an
Authorized Service Dealer drains the fuel tank and
services any components of the fuel system.
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Figure 46
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