Servicing The Fuel Tank; Electrical System Maintenance; Servicing The Battery - Toro 74450TE Z400 Z Master Operator's Manual

Servicing the Fuel Tank

DANGER
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
• Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area.
Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
• Never smoke when draining gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
1. Park the machine on a level surface to ensure that
the fuel tanks drain completely.
2. Disengage the power takeoff (PTO), set the parking
brake, stop the engine, and remove the key.
3. Close the fuel shutoff valve (Figure 41).
4. Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and slide it
up the fuel line away from the fuel filter (Figure 41).
5. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel filter
(Figure 41).
6. Open the fuel shutoff valve.
Note: Allow gasoline to drain into a fuel container
can or drain pan (Figure 41).
Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel
filter because the fuel tank is empty.
7. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide the hose
clamp close to the fuel filter to secure the fuel line
(Figure 41).
Electrical System
Maintenance

Servicing the Battery

CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a
deadly poison and causes severe burns.
Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to shield
your eyes and rubber gloves to protect your hands.
Removing the Battery
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short against
metal machine components causing sparks. Sparks
can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting
in personal injury.
• When removing or installing the battery, do not
allow the battery terminals to touch any metal
parts of the machine.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of the
machine.
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can
cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in
personal injury.
• Always Disconnect the negative (black) battery
cable before disconnecting the positive (red)
cable.
• Always Reconnect the positive (red) battery
cable before reconnecting the negative (black)
cable.
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