Draining The Fuel Tank; Removing The Fuel Tank - Toro MB TX 2500 Operator's Manual

Draining the Fuel Tank

You can drain the fuel tank by removing it and pouring
the fuel out of the fill neck; refer to
Tank (page 24). You can also drain the fuel tank by
using a siphon in the following procedure.
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 tank 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 fuel fumes.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, engage the parking brake, and lower
the hopper.
2. Shut off the engine, and remove the key. Allow
the engine to cool.
3. Clean around the fuel cap to prevent debris from
getting into the fuel tank
4. Remove the fuel cap.
5. Insert a syphon pump into the fuel tank.
6. Using the syphon pump, drain the fuel into a
clean fuel can (Figure
7. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Figure 30
1. Fuel cap
Removing the Fuel
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EUTRAL LOCK
(Figure 30).
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Removing the Fuel Tank

1. Lower the platform.
2. Release the cushion; refer to
Cushion for Rear Access (page
3. Remove the cross bracket
1. Fuel tank
4. Remove the fuel tank and set it on the operator
platform.
Note:
If you want to move the fuel tank further
from the machine, remove the fuel and vent
lines from the top of the tank.
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Releasing the
18).
(Figure 31).
Figure 31
2. Cross bracket
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