Charging The Battery; Installing The Battery - Toro 73547 Wheel Horse 520Lxi Operator's Manual

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Figure 57
1. Negative cable (black)
2. Positive cable (red)
3. Bolt (2)
4. Washer (2)

Installing the Battery

1. Place the battery onto the chassis (Fig. 57).
IMPORTANT: Always connect the positive
(red) cable first.
2. Using the bolt, washer and locknut, connect the
positive (red) cable to the positive (+) battery
post (Fig. 57).
3. Using the bolt, washer and locknut, connect the
negative (black) cable to the negative (–) battery
post (Fig. 57).
4. Replace the battery shield and secure to the
chassis with the hold–down rods and wing nuts.
IMPORTANT: Keep the battery shield in
place to protect the battery from heat.
5. Replace the grille.
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5. Locknut (2)
6. Battery shield
7. Hold–down rod
8. Wire tie

Charging the Battery

IMPORTANT: Always keep the battery fully
charged (1.260 specific gravity). This is
especially important to prevent battery
damage when the temperature is below 32 F
(0 C).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery, page 44.
2. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking the
Electrolyte Level, page 43, steps 2–5.
3. Remove the cell covers from the battery and
connect a 3– to 4–amp battery charger to the
battery posts. Charge the battery at a rate of 4
amperes or less for 4 hours (12 volts). Do not
overcharge the battery. Install the cell covers
after the battery is fully charged.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Charging the battery produces gasses.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Battery gasses can explode.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away
from battery.
4. Install the battery in the chassis; refer to
Installing the Battery, page 45.
Maintenance
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