Toro 07299 Operator's Manual page 12

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Installing the Batteries
Parts needed for this procedure:
2 Battery hold down
2 Battery hold down rod
7 Battery cables
4 Battery tray pads
1 Battery pad
2 Flange nut (3/8 inch)
1 Battery terminal protector spray
Procedure
Toro recommends the use of either Trojan T105 or
T145, or US. Battery US2200 or US145.
Battery Specification: 6V 225AH @ 20hr rate
Dimensions: (LxWxH) (10-3/8 x 7-1/8 x 10-7/16
inches)
1. Turn the key switch to the Off position and remove
the key.
2. Install the battery tray pads into the rear frame
assembly as shown Figure 4.
1. Battery tray pads
2. Rear frame assembly
Figure 4
3. Remove the adhesive strip from the back of the
battery pad and install it to the front inside face of
the rear frame as shown in Figure 5.
Note: The pad should be approximately 1/4 inch
below the bottom edge of the upper set of cut-out
holes (Figure 5).
1. Battery pad
2. Front inside face
4. Install the batteries as shown in Figure 6.
Note: Pay attention to the battery polarity when
installing the new batteries (Figure 6).
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage
the vehicle and cables causing sparks. Sparks
can cause the battery gasses to explode,
resulting in personal injury.
Always ensure the battery polarity when making
connections.
CAUTION
Batteries can give you a powerful electrical
shock.
• Use tools with plastic handles or wrap the
handles of metal tools with electrical tape.
• Be careful not to contact both a positive
terminal and a negative terminal at the same
time.
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Figure 5
3. Upper cut-out holes