Servicing The Fuel Tank; Electrical System Maintenance; Servicing The Battery - Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series Operator's Manual

line away from components that can cause fuel line
damage.

Servicing the Fuel Tank

Do not attempt to drain the fuel tank. Ensure that an
Authorized Service Dealer drains the fuel tank and
services any components of the fuel system.
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 wear 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 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.
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage
the machine and cables, causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses 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 connecting the negative
(black) cable.
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, and set the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the battery as shown in
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EUTRAL LOCK
Figure 58.