Removing The Fuel Tank; Electrical System Maintenance; Servicing The Battery - Toro 68141G Operator's Manual

Removing the Fuel Tank

1. Lower the platform.
2. Release the cushion; refer to
Cushion for Rear Access (page
3. Remove the cross bracket
Figure 35
1. Fuel tank
4. Remove the fuel tank and set it on the operator
platform.
Note:
If you want to move the fuel tank further
from the machine, remove the fuel and vent
lines from the top of the tank.
Releasing the
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2. Cross bracket
Electrical System
Maintenance

Servicing the Battery

Service Interval: Every 50 hours
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid,
which is fatal if consumed 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.
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)
battery cable before disconnecting the
positive (red) cable.
• Always connect the positive (red) battery
cable before connecting the negative
(black) cable.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, engage the parking brake, and lower
the hopper.
2. Shut off the engine, and remove the key. Allow
the engine to cool.
3. Remove the negative battery cable from the
battery (Figure
27
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