Servicing the Fuel Filter
Replacing the Fuel Filter
Service Interval: Yearly
Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the fuel line.
Note: Wipe up any spilled fuel.
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Close fuel-shutoff valve.
4. Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together and slide
them away from the filter
Figure 51
1. Fuel filter
2. Hose clamp
5. Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
6. Install a new filter and move the hose clamps close to
the filter.
7. Open the fuel-shutoff valve.
8. Check for fuel leaks and repair if needed.
9. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
(Figure
51).
3. Fuel line
Electrical System
Maintenance
Servicing the Battery
Service Interval: Every 100 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
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