Servicing The High-Pressure Fuel Filter; Electrical System Maintenance; Servicing The Battery - Toro STX-38 Operator's Manual

5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
6. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps
close to the filter.
7. Turn the fuel-shutoff valve to the open position.
8. Check for fuel leaks and repair if needed.
9. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
Servicing the
High-Pressure Fuel Filter
Do not attempt to service the high-pressure fuel
filter. The high-pressure filter is integrated within
the fuel-pump module. The fuel filter and other
components inside the fuel-pump module are not
serviceable.
Important:
Do not attempt to open the fuel-pump
module.
Ensure that an Authorized Service Dealer replaces
the fuel-pump module with the high-pressure fuel filter.
Electrical System
Maintenance

Servicing the Battery

Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the battery
electrolyte level.
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
4 parts water and 1 part baking soda. Apply a light
coating of grease to the battery terminals to reduce
corrosion.
Voltage: 12 V with 350 A (cold cranking) at -18°C
(0ºF).
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)
cable before disconnecting the positive
(red) cable.
• Always connect the positive (red) cable
before connecting the negative (black)
cable.
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal 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 traction unit.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of the
traction unit.
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