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

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. 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 four parts water and
one part baking soda. Apply a light coating of grease to the
battery terminals to prevent corrosion.
Voltage: 12 V with 280 cold cranking amps at -18C (0ºF).
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.
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.
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