Katerina Swanson
Regularly changing the fuel filter on your Toro GTS mower is essential for maintaining a beautiful, professional-looking lawn. Before you begin, refer to your owner's manual for model-specific maintenance and safety information. Park your mower on a flat, level surface, turn off the engine, and allow it to cool. Disconnect the spark plug ignition wire and engage the parking brake to prevent accidental starting. Stuff rags underneath the fuel filter to catch any excess fuel that may come out.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| First step | Park the mower on a flat, level surface |
| Second step | Turn the engine off and allow it to cool |
| Third step | Remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug ignition wire to prevent accidental starting |
| Fourth step | Engage the parking brake |
| Fifth step | Stuff a couple of rags underneath the fuel filter to catch any excess fuel that will come out |
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What You'll Learn
Locating the fuel filter
To locate the fuel filter on your Toro GTS mower, first refer to your owner's manual for recommended maintenance and safety information. Maintenance instructions vary by model, so check your manual for instructions specific to your mower.
Most push lawn mowers, including Toros, have air filters located on the side of the machine, covered by a protective housing. Before removing the housing, wipe down the outside to ensure no debris is introduced into the engine.
To clean the fuel filter, first, loosen the fuel cap and try to run the mower. If it runs, try cleaning the vent in the cap. If it doesn't run, you may need to disconnect the fuel lines with pliers or a clamp tool and then pull out the old filter.
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Disconnecting the spark plug ignition wire
Before you begin to replace the fuel filter on your Toro GTS mower, you should disconnect the spark plug ignition wire to prevent accidental starting. To do this, first remove the ignition key. Then, engage the parking brake. Park your mower on a flat, level surface. Turn the engine off and allow it to cool.
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Cleaning the fuel filter
To clean the fuel filter on a Toro GTS mower, first park your mower on a flat, level surface. Turn the engine off and allow it to cool. Remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug ignition wire to prevent accidental starting. Engage the parking brake. Stuff a couple of rags underneath the fuel filter to catch any excess fuel that will come out. Loosen, but don't remove, the cap and try to run it. If it runs, try cleaning the vent in the cap.
Before installing a new filter, wipe down the inside of the housing with a clean cloth. Don't use solvents when cleaning the filter housing, as they can damage the new filter and leave your engine with less protection.
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Replacing the fuel filter
Before replacing the fuel filter on your Toro GTS mower, refer to your owner’s manual for recommended maintenance and safety information. Maintenance instructions vary by model, so check your owner’s manual to get instructions specific to your mower.
Park your mower on a flat, level surface. Turn the engine off and allow it to cool. Remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug ignition wire to prevent accidental starting. Engage the parking brake.
Before removing the fuel filter, stuff a couple of rags underneath it to catch any excess fuel that will come out.
Once you have removed the old filter, wipe down the inside of the housing with a clean cloth. Then, install the replacement filter just as the old filter was seated. If applicable, put in a new pre-filter.
Note: Don’t use solvents when cleaning the filter housing, as they can damage the new filter and leave your engine with less protection.
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Installing a pre-filter
To install a pre-filter on your Toro GTS mower, you will first need to locate the air filter on your lawn mower. Most push lawn mowers, including Toros, have air filters located on the side of the machine that is covered by a protective housing.
Before you begin, park your mower on a flat, level surface, turn the engine off and allow it to cool. Then, remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug ignition wire to prevent accidental starting. Engage the parking brake.
Now, you can start to install the pre-filter. First, wipe down the outside of the air filter cover and anything on the inside of the filter to prevent debris from getting sucked into the engine. Then, remove the old air filter. There should be a foam pre-cleaner inside the cover, which you should take out and clean with soap and water. If the pre-cleaner is the oiled type, make sure you insert the mesh toward the paper element so that the paper is never exposed to the oil.
When you install the new pre-filter, the foam side should face the engine, and the grated side should face away from the engine. This is because the grated side will catch the dirt. Put the cover back on and tighten it down with a flathead screwdriver.
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Frequently asked questions
Park your mower on a flat, level surface, turn the engine off and allow it to cool. Remove the ignition key and disconnect the spark plug ignition wire to prevent accidental starting. Engage the parking brake.
Stuff a couple of rags underneath the fuel filter to catch any excess fuel that will come out.
Remove the paper air filter and gently knock off any loose debris before holding it up in good light. If the filter is difficult to see through, it’s time for a replacement.
Wipe down the inside of the housing with a clean cloth.
