Servicing The Fuel Tank; Electrical System Maintenance; Servicing The Battery - Toro 74448 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Fuel Tank

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 34).
4. Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and slide it
up the fuel line away from the fuel filter (Figure 34).
5. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel filter
(Figure 34).
6. Open the fuel shutoff valve.
Note: Allow gasoline to drain into a fuel container
can or drain pan (Figure 34).
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 34).
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.
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
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.
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Warning