Fuel System Maintenance; Replacing The Fuel Filter; Inspecting The Fuel Lines And Connections; Electrical System Maintenance - Toro Greensmaster 3150 Operator's Manual

Fuel System
Maintenance

Replacing the Fuel Filter

Service Interval: Every 800 hours (sooner if the fuel
flow is restricted).
The in-line fuel filter is in the fuel line between the fuel
tank and carburetor (Figure
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.
• Drain fuel from the fuel tank when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open
area. Wipe up any fuel that spills.
• Never smoke when draining fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark
may ignite the fumes.
1. Close the fuel-shutoff valve
Figure 43
1. Fuel-shutoff valve
2. Place a drain pan under the filter, loosen the
hose clamp on the carburetor side of filter, and
remove the fuel line from the filter
3. Loosen the other hose clamp and remove the
filter (Figure 43).
4. Install the new filter with the arrow on the filter
body pointing away from the fuel tank.
Inspecting the Fuel Lines
and Connections
Service Interval: Every 2 years
Inspect the fuel lines for deterioration, damage, or
loose connections.
43).
(Figure 43).
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2. Fuel filter
(Figure 43).
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.

Charging 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.
1. Disconnect the negative cable (black) and then
the positive cable (red) from the battery
44).
1. Negative (-)
35
Figure 44
2. Positive (+)
(Figure
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