Engine Removal - Toro ProForce 44538 Service Manual

Engine Removal (Fig. 6)
1. Park machine on a level surface with the engine not
running and the ignition key removed from the key
switch. Chock wheels to prevent machine from moving.
2. To prevent unexpected machine operation, discon-
nect the negative battery cable from the battery terminal
(see Battery Service in the Service and Repairs section
of Chapter 4 -- Electrical System). Position discon-
nected negative cable away from the negative battery
terminal.
CAUTION
The exhaust system may be hot. Avoid possible
burns: allow exhaust to cool before removing the
engine.
3. If engine is to be disassembled, it may be easier to
drain oil from engine before removing engine from ma-
chine.
4. Label and disconnect wire harness connectors from
engine.
A. Disconnect positive battery cable and fusible link
from the starter motor B+ stud.
B. Disconnect wire harness blue wire from starter
motor terminal.
C. Loosen and remove flange bolts that secure neg-
ative battery cable and wire harness ground connec-
tor to engine. Note that there is a lock washer on the
bolt that secures the negative battery cable.
D. Disconnect wire harness connectors from re-
maining engine wires.
5. Loosen hose clamp that secures fuel hose to fuel fil-
ter inlet (Fig. 7). Remove fuel hose from fuel filter. Plug
fuel hose to prevent leakage and contamination. Make
sure to clean up any spilled fuel. Position disconnected
fuel hose away from engine.
6. Remove top grill and side grill from machine (see
Guards Removal in the Service and Repairs section of
Chapter 6 -- Chassis).
7. Disconnect blower drive shaft from engine crank-
shaft (see Drive Shaft Removal in the Service and Re-
pairs section of Chapter 5 -- Blower Assembly).
8. Remove four (4) flange head screws and flange nuts
that secure engine to machine.
ProForce Debris Blower
IMPORTANT: Make sure to not damage the engine,
fuel hoses, electrical harness or other parts while
removing the engine.
To prevent personal injury, make sure that engine
is properly supported as it is removed from the
machine. Engine weighs approximately 94
pounds (43 kg).
9. Carefully remove the engine from machine.
10.Remove engine parts and attachments as neces-
sary to repair the engine.
1. Fuel filter
4
1
2
1
5
3
1. Screw
2. Washer
3. Flange nut
Rev. B
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CAUTION
1
2
Figure 7
2. Fuel filter inlet
1
3
2
1
Figure 8
4. Top grill
5. Side grill
Engine