Servicing The Fuel Tank; Inspecting The Fuel Lines And Connections; Electrical System Maintenance; Caring For The Battery - Toro 30809 Groundsmaster 3500-G Operator's Manual

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1. Fuel pump
2. Hose clamp
5. Insert the new hose clamp onto the new fuel-filter hose.
6. Insert the hose onto the fuel pump and secure the
clamp.
7. Insert the assembly into the fuel tank and tighten the
cap to 20 to 22 N-m (175 to 200 in-lb).
8. Connect the wires and secure the hose with the hose
clamp.
9. Install the seat.

Servicing the Fuel Tank

Service Interval: Every 2 years—Drain and clean the fuel
tank.
Drain and clean the tank if the fuel system becomes
contaminated or if the machine will be stored for an extended
period of time. Use clean fuel to flush out the tank.
Inspecting the Fuel Lines and
Connections
Service Interval: Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichever comes
first)
Inspect the fuel lines and connections for deterioration,
damage, or loose connections.
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3. Fuel line/fuel filter
Electrical System
Maintenance

Caring for the Battery

Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the electrolyte
level. (If machine is in storage, check
every 30 days.)
The battery electrolyte level must be properly maintained and
the top of the battery kept clean. If the machine is stored in a
location where temperatures are extremely high, the battery
will run down more rapidly than if the machine is stored in
a location where temperatures are cool.
Maintain the cell level with distilled or demineralized water.
Do not fill the cells above the bottom of the split-ring inside
each cell. Install the filler caps with the vents pointing to the
rear (toward the fuel tank).
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.
• Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
Keep the top of the battery clean by washing it periodically
with a brush dipped in ammonia or bicarbonate of soda
solution. Flush the top surface with water after cleaning. Do
not remove the filler caps while cleaning.
The battery cables must be tight on the terminals to provide
good electrical contact.
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
traction unit 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.
If corrosion occurs at the terminals, disconnect the cables,
negative (–) cable first, and scrape the clamps and terminals
separately. Connect the cables, positive (+) cable first, and
coat the terminals with petroleum jelly.
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