Toro 500 EFI Service Manual page 122

4. Remove four press-nuts securing the gas cap filler
panel; then remove the gas cap and panel. Install the
gas cap.
5. Remove the joining cap screw and nut from the rear
gas tank hold-down strap; then remove the inside
hold-down strap.
6. Lift and slide the tank forward raising the front of the
tank first; then turn the tank and lift out the right
side.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all gas tank components with parts-cleaning
solvent.
2. Inspect all hoses for cracks or leaks.
3. Inspect gas tank cap and tank for leaks, holes, and
damaged threads.
4. Inspect the fuel level sensor for proper operation (see
Electric Fuel Pump/Fuel Level Sensor in this sec-
tion).
INSTALLING
! WARNING
Whenever any maintenance or inspection is made on
the fuel system during which there may be fuel leakage,
there should be no welding, smoking, open flames, etc.,
in the area.
1. Place the gas tank into position in the vehicle; then
install the inside rear hold-down strap.
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PR168
2. Swing the front hold-down to the right into position and
install the cap screw and nut. Do not tighten at this time.
PR699A
3. Install the rear hold-down strap joining cap screw and
nut. Do not tighten at this time.
4. Place the gas cap filler panel into position; then if neces-
sary, position the gas tank so the filler panel and filler
neck are not binding or rubbing.
PR173
PR699A
PR171
PR699A