Electrical System Maintenance; Replacing The Battery - Toro 22318 Operator's Manual

3. Shut off the fuel valve in the hose near the bottom of
the fuel tanks (Figure
Figure 28
1. Fuel valve, open
4. Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and slide it up
the fuel line away from the filter.
5. Pull the fuel line off of the fuel filter, open the fuel
valve, loosen the fuel tank cap, and allow the gasoline
to drain into a gas can or drain pan.
6. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter.
7. Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure
the fuel line.
8. Open the fuel valves in the hoses near the bottom of
the fuel tanks as illustrated in
Note: Now is the best time to install a new fuel filter because
the fuel tank is empty.
28).
2. Fuel valve, closed
Figure 28.
Electrical System
Maintenance
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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.

Replacing the Battery

When the battery no longer holds a charge, replace it.
Important: Use only a genuine Toro replacement
battery.
1. Park the traction unit on a level surface, raise the loader
arms, and install the cylinder locks.
2. Stop the engine and remove the key.
3. Remove the hood.
4. Remove the wing nuts and bar securing the battery
(Figure 29).
1. Battery
2. Bar
3. Positive cable
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WARNING
Figure 29
4. Rubber cover
5. Negative cable