Replacing The Fuel Filter; Electrical System Maintenance; Servicing The Battery - Toro 74419 Operator's Manual

Note: Now is the best time to install a new
fuel filter because the fuel tank is empty.
7. Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter. Slide
the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to secure
the fuel line (Figure 31).

Replacing the Fuel Filter

Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating
hours or yearly, whichever occurs first.
Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the
fuel line.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and
disengage the blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the
park position, stop the engine, remove the key,
and wait for all moving parts to stop before
leaving the operating position.
3. Close the fuel shut-off valve located under the
front of the fuel tank.
4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together
and slide them away from the filter (Figure 31).
5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
6. Install a new filter with the flow direction
arrow coming from the fuel tank and pointing
to the engine and move the hose clamps close
to the filter (Figure 31).
7. Open the fuel shut-off valve.
Electrical System
Maintenance

Servicing the Battery

Check the electrolyte level in the battery every
25 hours. Always keep the battery clean and fully
charged. Use a paper towel to clean the battery
case. If the battery terminals are corroded, clean
them with a solution of four parts water and one
part baking soda. Apply a light coating of grease
to the battery terminals to prevent corrosion.
Voltage: 12 V
Removing the Battery
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.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and
disengage the blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the
park position, stop the engine, remove the key,
and wait for all moving parts to stop before
leaving the operating position.
3. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
4. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable
from the battery post (Figure 32).
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.
5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red)
cable. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from
the battery post (Figure 32).
6. Remove the battery hold-down (Figure 32) and
lift the battery from the battery tray.
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