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Servicing the Fuel Filter
Service Interval: Every 400 hours
1.
Clean the area around the fuel-filter head
(Figure
59).
Figure 59
1. Fuel-filter head
2.
Remove the filter and clean the filter head
mounting surface
3.
Lubricate the filter gasket with clean lubricating
engine oil; refer to the engine owner's manual
for additional information.
4.
Install the dry filter canister by hand until the
gasket contacts the filter head, then rotate it an
additional 1/2 turn.
5.
Start the engine and check for fuel leaks around
the filter head.
2. Fuel filter
(Figure
59).
Electrical System
Maintenance
Electrical System Safety
•
Disconnect the battery before repairing the
machine. Disconnect the negative terminal first
and the positive last. Connect the positive terminal
first and the negative last.
•
Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated
area, away from sparks and flames. Unplug the
charger before connecting or disconnecting the
battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated
tools.
Servicing the Battery
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the
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Important:
Before welding on the machine,
disconnect the negative cable from the battery to
prevent damage to the electrical system.
Note:
Check the battery condition weekly or after
every 50 hours of operation. Keep the terminals and
the entire battery case clean because a dirty battery
will discharge slowly. To clean the battery, wash the
entire case with a solution of baking soda and water.
Rinse with clear water. Coat the battery posts and
cable connectors with Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease
(Toro Part No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent
corrosion.
1.
Open the battery cover on the side of the shroud
(Figure
60).
Note:
Press down on the flat surface above the
battery cover to ease the removal of the cover
(Figure
60).
1. Battery cover
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electrolyte level. (If the machine is
in storage, check it every 30 days.)
Figure 60
2. Press down here.
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