Checking Fluid Levels - Toro 07385 Operator's Manual

WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
5. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
from the electrical outlet and battery posts (Figure 6).
Figure 6
1. Battery
6. Remove the filler caps. Slowly add electrolyte to each
cell until level is up to the fill ring. Install the filler caps.
Important: Do not overfill the battery. Electrolyte
will overflow onto other parts of the vehicle and
severe corrosion and deterioration will result.
7. Insert the battery into the battery case so the battery
terminals are toward the outside of the vehicle.
8. Install the positive cable (red) to the positive (+)
terminal and the negative cable (black) to the negative
(–) terminal of the battery and secure then with bolts
and nuts. Slide the rubber boot over the positive
terminal to prevent a possible short-out from occurring.
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
9. Install the battery cover on the battery case.
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Checking Fluid Levels

No Parts Required
Procedure
1. Check the engine oil level before and
after the engine is first started, refer to
Checking the Engine Oil Level (page 19).
2. Check the transaxle/hydraulic fluid level
before the engine is first started, refer to
Checking the Transaxle/Hydraulic Fluid Level (page 22).
3. Check the brake fluid level before the engine is first
started, refer to Checking the Brake Fluid (page 23).
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