Fuel System Maintenance; Replacing The Fuel Filter; Draining The Fuel Tank - Toro MB TX 2500 Operator's Manual

Fuel System
Maintenance

Replacing the Fuel Filter

Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first) (more often under
dusty, dirty conditions).
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. Replace the fuel filter as shown in
Figure 28

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
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
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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.
Figure 28.
• Never smoke when draining fuel and stay
away from an open flame, or where a spark
may ignite the fuel fumes.
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25). You can also drain the fuel tank by
Park the machine on a level surface, move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, engage the parking brake, and lower
the hopper.
Shut off the engine, and remove the key. Allow
the engine to cool.
Clean around the fuel cap to prevent debris from
getting into the fuel tank
Remove the fuel cap.
Insert a syphon pump into the fuel tank.
Using the syphon pump, drain the fuel into a
clean fuel can (Figure 29).
Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Figure 29
Removing the Fuel
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(Figure 29).
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