Cleaning The Chassis - Toro TX 427 Operator's Manual

Cleaning the Chassis

Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Check for dirt
buildup in the chassis.
Using a flashlight, open the hood and inspect the
area under the engine regularly. When the debris
is 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches) deep, complete the
following procedure (refer to
procedure):
Figure 64
1. Side weights
2. Rear panel
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2. Lift and support the front of the machine.
3. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
5. Remove the bolts, washers, and lock washers
securing the 2 side weights, removing the
weights (Figure 64).
6. Open the rear-access cover.
7. Remove the 2 carriage bolts and washers from
the battery base.
8. Remove the 6 nuts and bolts securing the rear
panel; remove the panel
9. Place a clamp on the fuel line, 2 inches from
where it comes out of the fuel tank.
10. Slide the fuel tank to the rear
11. Disconnect the fuel line from the fitting on the
fuel tank.
12. Disconnect the 2 wires leading to the right side
of the tank (Figure
Figure 64 throughout this
3. Fuel tank
4. Chassis
(Figure 64).
(Figure 64).
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1. Black wire
2. Orange wire
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3. Fuel-tank-vent fitting
13. Disconnect the vent hose from the fitting on top
of the tank. Plug the fitting so that no fuel can
leak out during the procedure.
14. Carefully remove the tank and set it upright to
keep from spilling the fuel.
DANGER
In certain conditions, fuel is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire
or explosion from fuel can burn you and
others and can damage property.
Refer to
complete list of fuel related precautions.
15. Remove any large deposits of debris.
16. Wash out the chassis with water until the water
running out the back of the unit is clear.
Important:
the engine or electrical components.
17. Slide the fuel tank part way into the chassis
(Figure 64).
18. Remove the plug from the vent fitting and
connect the vent hose to it.
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Figure 65
4. Vent hose
5. To the carbon canister
Fuel Safety (page 13)
Take care not to get water into
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