Servicing The Fuel Tank; Electrical System Maintenance; Servicing The Battery - Toro 74311TE Operator's Manual

6. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to
the filter (Figure 45).
Note: Install the fuel line hoses and secure them with plastic
ties the same as they were originally installed at the factory to
keep the fuel line away from components that could damage
the fuel line.

Servicing the Fuel Tank

Do not attempt to drain the fuel tank. Have an Authorized
Service Dealer drain the fuel tank.
Electrical System
Maintenance

Servicing the Battery

Service Interval: Monthly
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 gases 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 gases to explode, resulting in
personal injury.
• Always disconnect the negative (black) battery
cable before disconnecting the positive (red)
cable.
• Always connect the positive (red) battery cable
before reconnecting the negative (black) cable.
1. Move the speed control lever to the N
to stop the machine.
2. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, stop the
engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. First disconnect the negative battery cable (black) from
the negative (black) battery terminal
4. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red) battery
terminal and remove the positive (red) battery cable
(Figure 46).
5. Remove the wing nuts securing the J-hooks
6. Remove the clamp
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(Figure 46).
(Figure
(Figure 46).
position
46).