Servicing The Fuel Tank; Electrical System Maintenance; Servicing The Battery - Toro 74923TE Operator's Manual

5. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide
them away from the filter (Figure 59).
6. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
Important: It is important to reinstall the fuel line
hoses and secure with plastic ties the same as they
were originally installed at the factory to keep the
fuel line away from components that could cause
fuel line damage.
7. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to
the filter (Figure 59).
8. Open the fuel shutoff valve.

Servicing the Fuel Tank

Do not attempt to drain the fuel tank. Ensure that an
Authorized Service Dealer drains the fuel tank and services
any components of the fuel system.
Electrical System
Maintenance

Servicing the Battery

Service Interval: Monthly
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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WARNING