Servicing The Fuel Tank; Electrical System Maintenance; Electrical System Safety; Servicing The Battery - Toro 74447TE Operator's Manual

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

Electrical System Safety

•
Disconnect the battery before repairing the machine.
Disconnect the negative terminal first and the positive
last. Connect the positive terminal first and the negative
last.
•
Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated area, away
from sparks and flames. Unplug the charger before
connecting or disconnecting the battery. Wear protective
clothing and use insulated tools.
CALIFORNIA
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.

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.
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WARNING